Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Estimating Manager in Colchester. The role involves ensuring accurate cost estimates for projects, collaborating with teams, and managing the estimating process. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and a chance to impact critical networks.

Benefits

Attractive salary and Car Allowance

34 days holiday, including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar estimating role.
• Strong foundation in cost modelling and analysis.
• Expert Excel user.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Ability

Excel

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

Client:

Telent

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 for 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 production and submission of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Control and management of the estimating process at bid, project or scheme level
• Challenging costs estimates produced by the 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 speed of response through maximum use of 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 comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc., to gather necessary information.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience gained in the Transport / Utilities / Telecoms / Construction (or similar) industries, providing Estimating services in a large project or multiple workstream environment
• Expert user of Excel
• Excellent mathematical ability
• Competent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills, within office, site, and client/sub-contractor environments
• Full clean driving license with flexibility to be in HQ as and when required

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing, and we rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen through our ongoing commitment to creating 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 with this role:

• Attractive salary and Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping with Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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About Us

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

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