Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Project Estimate Director in Exeter. You will ensure accurate cost estimates for various projects, collaborating closely with project management and engineering teams. This hybrid role offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday with buy/sell options

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts through Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar estimating role.
• Strong background in cost modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Control and manage the estimating process.
• Review project specifications and prepare detailed cost estimates.

Skills

Excel

Mathematical Skills

Communication

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Exeter

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Exeter, 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 into 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 accurately costed.

This is a hybrid role, requiring occasional presence at our Warwick Head office.

What you’ll do:

• Support 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 prepare detailed cost estimates
• Minimize selling costs and response times using standard processes and pricing tools
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals at reviews
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop project plans and schedules
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information

Who you are:

You will have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with a strong background in cost modelling and analysis. As an expert Excel user, you’ll combine technical skills with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities to support 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 skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in office, site, and client/sub-contractor environments
• Full clean driving license and flexibility to be at HQ as needed

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We value our team and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects diversity and fosters growth.

The additional benefits include:

• Attractive salary and car allowance
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options or 26 days with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Discounts through Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. We help connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver excellence. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to doing the job well.

Brilliance brought together.

Our values and behaviors include:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused