Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; 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 projects. This hybrid role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cost modeling, excellent Excel skills, and experience in industries like Transport or Construction. The company values diversity and offers a supportive culture with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary and Car Allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support production and submission of accurate estimates.
• Manage estimating process at bid and project level.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Cost Modeling

Mathematical Skills

Tools

Excel

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Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experience is Required)

Client: Telent

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 costed accurately.

This role offers hybrid working, with occasional visits to our Warwick Head Office.

What you’ll do:

• Support the production and submission of accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely manner.
• 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.
• 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 background in cost modeling and analysis. As an expert in Excel, you combine technical skills with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities to facilitate accurate decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Construction, or similar industries with large projects or multiple workstreams.
• Expertise in Excel.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in office, site, and client/sub-contractor environments.
• Full clean driving license and flexibility to work at HQ as needed.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, supporting your development and impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages authentic self-expression.

Additional benefits:

• 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 and wellbeing support
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Rewards

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support. Our work connects communities and improves lives, driven by a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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Our values and behaviors include: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.