Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as an Estimating Manager in Warwick. You'll ensure accurate cost estimates for critical projects, collaborating with teams to drive decision-making. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities and a supportive culture.

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 foundation in cost modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Control and manage the estimating process at bid level.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Mathematical Ability

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), West Midlands

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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

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 working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick Head office on occasion.

What you’ll do:

• Support the production and submission of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely manner
• Control and 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 other documentation to aid preparation of detailed cost estimates
• Minimize the cost of selling and response time through standard processes and price tools where appropriate
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals at cost reviews
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop project plans and schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc., to gather necessary information

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in Transport / Utilities / Telecoms / Construction industries, providing estimating services in large projects or multiple workstreams
• Expert user of Excel
• Excellent mathematical ability
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, suitable for office, site, and client/sub-contractor environments
• Full clean driving license with flexibility to be in HQ as required

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver.

We foster an inclusive culture that respects and values differences and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

The additional benefits of this role:

• 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 on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, drawing on decades of experience in the UK’s digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 people.

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We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.