Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Derby seeks an Estimating Manager to ensure accurate cost estimates for projects. This hybrid role requires collaboration with project management and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in estimating, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in connecting communities through innovative technology.

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 production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Control and manage the estimating process.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Excel

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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 other 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 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 excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to facilitate accurate and informed decision-making.

Key Requirements:

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

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities to develop skills across many sectors, roles, and technologies. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive and be themselves.

The 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 similar options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Rewards scheme.

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities and individuals using innovative technology. Join us to make a meaningful impact, fulfill your potential, and contribute to high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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