Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Estimating Manager to ensure accurate cost estimates for projects. This hybrid role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams, requiring strong Excel skills and experience in estimating for large projects. The company values diversity and offers a supportive culture with significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary and car allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts through Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating roles.
• Strong foundation in cost modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Control and manage the estimating process at bid or project level.
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Mathematical Skills

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Telent

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 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 organization 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, requiring occasional presence at our Warwick Head Office.

What you’ll do:

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

Who you are:

You bring proven experience in a similar estimating role, with a strong foundation in cost modeling and analysis. As an expert Excel user, you 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 skills
• 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, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to 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 through Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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

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About Us

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 the latest technology, with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

Brilliance brought together.

Our values:

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