Project Estimate Director (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Telford is seeking an Estimating Manager to ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects. The role involves collaboration with project management and engineering teams, requiring expertise in Excel and strong communication skills. This hybrid position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

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 or project level.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing proposals.

Skills

Excel

Mathematical Skills

Communication

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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 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 using standard processes and pricing tools where appropriate.
• 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 and site visits to gather necessary information.

Who you are:

You will have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with a strong foundation in cost modelling and analysis. As an expert Excel user, you’ll combine technical proficiency with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to drive accurate and informed 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 at HQ as needed.

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 an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to 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 plus public holidays with similar options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme.

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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