Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Estimating Manager to ensure accurate cost estimates for critical projects. The role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams, requiring strong Excel skills and stakeholder management. This position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including a competitive salary and car allowance.

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 modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Mathematical Skills

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Telent

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 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 accurately costed.

This role offers hybrid working, 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 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 through 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 have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with a strong foundation in cost modelling and analysis. As an expert Excel user, you combine technical proficiency with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to enable 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.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent 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 across many sectors, roles, and technologies, allowing you to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

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 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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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 and individuals using the latest technology. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

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