Cost Estimation Leader (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Cost Estimation Leader in Aberdeen. You will ensure accurate cost estimates for projects while collaborating with project management and engineering teams. This hybrid role offers opportunities for skill development and impact across various sectors.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Mathematical Skills

Communication

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12.05.2025

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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 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 work closely with project management and engineering teams to ensure all aspects of the project are considered and accurately costed.

This role offers hybrid working, with occasional presence at our Warwick Head Office.

What you’ll do:

• Support the production and submission of accurate, comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely manner.
• Manage the estimating process at bid, project, or scheme level.
• Challenge costs 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 at reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on project plans and schedules.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc., for information gathering.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Construction, or similar industries, providing estimating services in large projects or multiple workstreams.
• Expertise in Excel.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Strong 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, technologies, and clients, enabling skill development and impact. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas. We want everyone to feel authentic and thrive at work.

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 buy/sell options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts via Telent Reward scheme.

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance, with extensive experience in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a significant impact and work with a dedicated team of over 3,000 people committed to excellence.

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