Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Project Estimate Director in Coventry. You will ensure accurate cost estimates for critical projects while collaborating with various teams. This hybrid role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday

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 production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Control and manage estimating process at bid level.
• Review project specifications to prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Excel

Mathematical Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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

Client: Telent

Location: Coventry, 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 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 role, with occasional requirements to be in our Warwick Head Office.

What you’ll do:

• Support the production and submission of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely and efficient 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 prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Minimize the cost of selling and response time through standard processes and pricing tools.
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals at 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 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 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 ability.
• Strong 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 sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, supporting your development, learning, and impact. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Additional benefits:

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

Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video!

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences, where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact and deliver high performance with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

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