Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as an Estimating Manager in Newport, where you will ensure accurate cost estimates for projects. Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to drive successful project outcomes. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and various benefits, including a competitive salary and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Manage the estimating process at bid and project level.
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns.

Skills

Cost Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Excel

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Newport

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 within 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, requiring occasional presence at 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 for 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 to develop project plans and schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

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

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, enabling skill development and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to be their authentic selves and thrive.

The additional benefits include:

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

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We are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Joining us means making a real impact and fulfilling your potential within a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.