Cost Estimation Leader (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Cost Estimation Leader to ensure accurate cost estimates for projects. This hybrid role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams, requiring strong skills in cost modelling and Excel. Join a team dedicated to connecting communities through innovative technology.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar estimating role.
• Strong skills in cost modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Manage the estimating process at bid, project, or scheme level.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Skills

Cost Modelling

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Excel

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Cost Estimation Leader (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Worcester

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Worcester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Estimating Manager Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Director of Rail, the Estimating Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate and competitive cost estimates for new projects and schemes in the designated business sector. You will collaborate closely with project management and engineering teams to ensure all aspects of the project are considered and costed accurately.

This is a hybrid role, with occasional requirements to be in our Warwick Head office.

What you’ll do:

• Support the production and submission of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely manner
• Manage the estimating process at bid, project, or scheme level
• Challenge cost estimates produced by SMEs in Delivery and Engineering
• Review project specifications, drawings, and documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates
• Minimize selling costs and response times through standard processes and pricing tools
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on project plans and schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits for information gathering

Who you are:

You will have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with strong skills in cost modelling and analysis. As an expert in Excel, you’ll combine technical proficiency with stakeholder management and communication skills to enable accurate decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Construction, or similar industries providing estimating services
• Expertise in Excel
• Strong mathematical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in office, site, and client/sub-contractor environments
• Full clean driving license with flexibility to be at HQ as required

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, supporting your development and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, enabling everyone to thrive.

Additional benefits:

• Attractive salary and car allowance
• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with options to buy or sell days OR 26 days holiday plus public holidays with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

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About UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support, with decades of experience. We help connect communities and individuals through innovative technology. Join us to make a difference and be part of a team of over 3,000 dedicated people committed to excellence.

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