Cost Modeller

Telent Technology Services Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Modeller, where your expertise will shape winning strategies for critical bids in the telecommunications sector. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely while collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. You will leverage your financial acumen to develop competitive pricing strategies and ensure the success of high-value bids, impacting the future of digital infrastructure. With a commitment to innovation and a supportive culture, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company-matched pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cost Modelling within a Bid team.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create and interpret cost models.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective, competitive pricing strategies with the Bid Manager.
• Prepare detailed Profit & Loss models and cost risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost Modelling

Financial Acumen

MS Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Telecommunications Knowledge

Job description

Cost Modeller
Location: Flexible work location (Agile Working)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Ref: 1101

At Telent, we help keep the nation’s critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We’re passionate about innovation and delivering technology that makes a real difference. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

The Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Cost Modeller to join our Network Services Bid Management division. This flexible role will allow you to work remotely, with occasional travel to our Warwick office for meetings and collaboration purposes.

As a Cost Modeller, you’ll work alongside the Bid Manager to produce winning cost strategies, manage financials, and support the end-to-end development of high-quality Bids and Proposals for key projects in the Public Services / Government / Networks / Defence and Emergency services markets. Your work will directly impact the success of Telent’s bids and ensure we remain competitive in the Telecommunications and System Integrator market.

What You’ll Do As A Cost Modeller

• Collaborate with the Bid Manager and business leaders to develop cost-effective, competitive pricing strategies.
• Prepare and present detailed Profit & Loss (P&L) models, cost models of our spend and resources, cash flow projections, and cost risk mitigation strategies.
• Work with teams across the business (Sales, Technical, Procurement) to ensure financial data aligns with the Bid strategy.
• Support the entire bid lifecycle from go/no-go to post-submission reviews, ensuring we capture all costs accurately.
• Promote continuous improvements in Bid quality and processes.

What We’re Looking For
The ideal Cost Modeller will have:

• Proven experience in Cost Modelling within a Bid team.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to create and interpret cost models, P&Ls, and cash flow forecasts.
• A broad understanding of telecommunications market, IT services, although further development will be provided.
• Excellent MS Excel skills and proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in high-value Bids in a services or solutions environment is a plus.

What We Offer
At Telent, we support your growth and development. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, make an impact, and grow within the company.

Benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays (with the option to buy or sell days).
• Company-matched pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to occupational health and wellbeing support.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via the Telent Rewards scheme.

About Telent
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and infrastructure. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, where each of our circa 2,400+ team members feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Join us in making a real difference for communities across the UK.

Our Values

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-Focused

Brilliance brought together.