Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Basildon is seeking a Project Estimate Director to ensure accurate cost estimates for new projects. This hybrid role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams, requiring strong skills in cost modelling and communication. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday options, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, dining, 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.
• Control and manage the estimating process at bid level.
• Review project specifications to prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Cost Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Excel

Job description

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Basildon

Client: Telent

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 into 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 accurately costed.

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.
• 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 documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Minimize selling costs and response times using 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 necessary 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 in Excel, you’ll combine technical proficiency with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to support accurate decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Construction, or similar industries with large project estimating.
• Expertise in Excel.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Full clean driving license with flexibility to be in HQ as needed.

What We Offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impact. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to be themselves and thrive.

Additional Benefits:

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

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support. Join us to make a real impact, working with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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