Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Project Estimate Director in Doncaster. This role involves ensuring accurate cost estimates for projects, collaborating with various teams, and requires strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and includes attractive benefits such as a car allowance and extensive holiday options.

Benefits

Attractive salary and Car Allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

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 the estimating process at bid level.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Ability

Excel

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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, 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 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 role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick Head office occasionally.

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 aid in 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 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 stakeholder management and communication skills to drive accurate decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Transport / Utilities / Telecoms / Construction industries, providing estimating services in large projects or multiple workstreams
• Expert user of 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 for development, learning, and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects and values diversity, enabling everyone to thrive.

Additional benefits:

• Attractive salary and Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with buy/sell options OR 26 days plus holidays and buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Rewards

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

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