Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Project Estimate Director in Edinburgh. The role involves ensuring accurate cost estimates for projects, collaborating with teams, and managing the estimating process. The ideal candidate has expertise in Excel and experience in relevant industries.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday with options to buy/sell

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar estimating role.
• Strong foundation in cost modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of accurate cost estimates for projects.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering teams.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Tools

Excel

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 accurately costed.

This role is hybrid, requiring 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
• 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 through standard processes and pricing tools
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals during cost reviews
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on project plans and schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc., to gather necessary information

Who you are:

You have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with a strong foundation in cost modeling and analysis. You are an expert in Excel, combining technical proficiency with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to facilitate accurate 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
• 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 in HQ as required

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients. We support your growth, learning, and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, ensuring everyone can thrive and be themselves at work.

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 on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining critical digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to high performance and making a difference. Together, we make everyday life better for everyone.