Job Description

Senior Cost Planning Manager (Senior Estimator)#

Location

York, GB#

Department Name

AM Eastern Regional Commercial Delivery [Major Programmes] (570527) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Vacancy

: Senior Cost Planning Manager (Senior Estimator)

Location

: York, Derby, London or Manchester

Salary

: 55,596 to 65,966 per annum

Role Type

: Permanent, Full time

Please note there are multiple roles available.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!


At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.


In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

Network Rail Benefits - In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:


28 days annual leave + bank holidays

75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)

A range of pension options

Annual Performance Related Pay package

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Healthcare package

Discounts on shopping

Discounted Gym membershipsand much more. #

Brief Description

At Eastern Region Commercial Directorate, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and work alongside a range of business units and across a varied and large portfolio. There are opportunities to support and lead Commercial activities on major projects and programmes, which deliver some of the most exciting and innovative projects in UK infrastructure.


The Eastern Region Commercial Team prides itself on continuous improvement and a learning culture, with opportunities for career development for everyone, where individuals with the right skills, enthusiasm and behaviours can make a real impact to the commercial, supply chain and governance approaches we take in Eastern Region. Furthermore, we are part of the solution to addressing wider industry targets in our business, such as sustainable supply chains or carbon net zero targets, therefore no one day need be the same.


In the Senior Cost Planning Manager role, you undertake Benchmarking, Cost Analysis and Cost Planning activities in support of large and complex projects for rail renewal and enhancement schemes during the development and design project lifecycle stages in support of Business Plans.


To collate and analyse Cost Data using Regional and National Tools to create and support cost modelling, benchmarking and investment appraisal.


To undertake Project Capex Estimates as required.


To oversee and assure outputs from external Cost Plan providers to ensure Network Rail Governance and Estimating 'Good Practice' is adhered to, identifying divergences and the risk these pose to the Cost Forecast.


View the attached Candidate Pack for further information on the Commercial Team and Application Process.

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About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Detailed knowledge of how cost planning techniques are used in the financial control of projects during the development and design stages of a project.


2. Develop accurate and comprehensive cost plans for large and complex projects in accordance with the Cost Planning policies, processes, and the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment Lifecycle in a timely and efficient manner with limited management or supervision.


3. Develop cost plans in accordance with the Rail Method of Measurement format and structure.


4. Produce cost plan reports in accordance with the Cost Planning policies and processes to support the basis of all cost plans.


5. Implement, manage, and control the Cost Planning policies and processes at a project level.


6. Work collaboratively with the functional project teams to develop and promote cost planning good practice.


7. Develop detailed working knowledge of the Regional and National 'Cost Analysis' processes and be able to complete and submit project and rail work activity based cost model cost data through the project lifecycle.


8. Continue professional development within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice to the cost planning, development, and delivery teams.


9. Proficient in the development and use of Unit Cost Modelling for railway/Construction based work activities and provide improvement initiatives.


10. Work collaboratively with the Risk and Value Team so that all cost plans are supported with the appropriate Risk Allowance in accordance with the Cost Planning policies and processes.


11. Work collaboratively with the Sponsors, Development Managers and Route Asset Managers (RAMs) to produce Life Cycle Costs when required.


12. Understanding of Commercial Policies and Governance.



Essential


Qualified and experienced in cost planning, estimating and/or quantity surveying A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Planning and Estimating processes and techniques

A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Analysis, Cost Modelling and Benchmarking processes and techniques

Wide and varied experience of large and complex civil engineering infrastructure projects and / or building projects

Relevant successful experience of the provision of Cost Planning, Estimating and / or Quantity Surveying services in a project environment

Good communication, analytical, presentation and reporting skills


Desirable


Qualified to a professional standard in cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying through membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent body

Experienced user of appropriate Cost Planning, Estimating and Unit Cost Modelling computer software systems

Knowledge and experience in Network Rail's Cost Planning policies and processes

Understanding of the project management, planning, risk assessments and management, and investment authority processes associated with building and / or civil engineering infrastructure project

Please note:

Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

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External how to apply:

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Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.

We are a

Disability Confident Leader

employer!

We will

interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.


We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.


We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.




Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.




Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do,

safe behaviour

is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.


Network Rail can offer you a

rewarding career

with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to 3,333 (to a maximum amount of 2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary:

55,596 to 65,966 per annum.

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*

Closing date

8th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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Senior Cost Planning Manager (Senior Estimator)#

Location

York, GB#

Department Name

AM Eastern Regional Commercial Delivery [Major Programmes] (570527) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Vacancy

: Senior Cost Planning Manager (Senior Estimator)

Location

: York, Derby, London or Manchester

Salary

: 55,596 to 65,966 per annum

Role Type

: Permanent, Full time

Please note there are multiple roles available.

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!


We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.


Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!


At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.


In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

Network Rail Benefits - In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:


28 days annual leave + bank holidays

75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)

A range of pension options

Annual Performance Related Pay package

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Healthcare package

Discounts on shopping

Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.


For the full range of our fantastic benefits click here.

#

Brief Description

At Eastern Region Commercial Directorate, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and work alongside a range of business units and across a varied and large portfolio. There are opportunities to support and lead Commercial activities on major projects and programmes, which deliver some of the most exciting and innovative projects in UK infrastructure.


The Eastern Region Commercial Team prides itself on continuous improvement and a learning culture, with opportunities for career development for everyone, where individuals with the right skills, enthusiasm and behaviours can make a real impact to the commercial, supply chain and governance approaches we take in Eastern Region. Furthermore, we are part of the solution to addressing wider industry targets in our business, such as sustainable supply chains or carbon net zero targets, therefore no one day need be the same.


In the Senior Cost Planning Manager role, you undertake Benchmarking, Cost Analysis and Cost Planning activities in support of large and complex projects for rail renewal and enhancement schemes during the development and design project lifecycle stages in support of Business Plans.


To collate and analyse Cost Data using Regional and National Tools to create and support cost modelling, benchmarking and investment appraisal.


To undertake Project Capex Estimates as required.


To oversee and assure outputs from external Cost Plan providers to ensure Network Rail Governance and Estimating 'Good Practice' is adhered to, identifying divergences and the risk these pose to the Cost Forecast.


View the attached Candidate Pack for further information on the Commercial Team and Application Process.

#

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Detailed knowledge of how cost planning techniques are used in the financial control of projects during the development and design stages of a project.


2. Develop accurate and comprehensive cost plans for large and complex projects in accordance with the Cost Planning policies, processes, and the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment Lifecycle in a timely and efficient manner with limited management or supervision.


3. Develop cost plans in accordance with the Rail Method of Measurement format and structure.


4. Produce cost plan reports in accordance with the Cost Planning policies and processes to support the basis of all cost plans.


5. Implement, manage, and control the Cost Planning policies and processes at a project level.


6. Work collaboratively with the functional project teams to develop and promote cost planning good practice.


7. Develop detailed working knowledge of the Regional and National 'Cost Analysis' processes and be able to complete and submit project and rail work activity based cost model cost data through the project lifecycle.


8. Continue professional development within own technical area of expertise to be able to give best practice advice to the cost planning, development, and delivery teams.


9. Proficient in the development and use of Unit Cost Modelling for railway/Construction based work activities and provide improvement initiatives.


10. Work collaboratively with the Risk and Value Team so that all cost plans are supported with the appropriate Risk Allowance in accordance with the Cost Planning policies and processes.


11. Work collaboratively with the Sponsors, Development Managers and Route Asset Managers (RAMs) to produce Life Cycle Costs when required.


12. Understanding of Commercial Policies and Governance.



Essential


Qualified and experienced in cost planning, estimating and/or quantity surveying A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Planning and Estimating processes and techniques

A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Analysis, Cost Modelling and Benchmarking processes and techniques

Wide and varied experience of large and complex civil engineering infrastructure projects and / or building projects

Relevant successful experience of the provision of Cost Planning, Estimating and / or Quantity Surveying services in a project environment

Good communication, analytical, presentation and reporting skills


Desirable


Qualified to a professional standard in cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying through membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent body

Experienced user of appropriate Cost Planning, Estimating and Unit Cost Modelling computer software systems

Knowledge and experience in Network Rail's Cost Planning policies and processes

Understanding of the project management, planning, risk assessments and management, and investment authority processes associated with building and / or civil engineering infrastructure project

Please note:

Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#

How to apply (External)

External how to apply:

--------------------------


Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.

We are a

Disability Confident Leader

employer!

We will

interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.


We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.


We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role."


Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do,

safe behaviour

is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.


Network Rail can offer you a

rewarding career

with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to 3,333 (to a maximum amount of 2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary:

55,596 to 65,966 per annum.

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*

Closing date

8th October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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