Rail Estimating Lead: Bids, Costing & Delivery

Telent Technology Services Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Medical

34 days holiday, incl. public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Portal

Job summary

Telent Technology Services Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimating Manager/Senior Project Manager for rail bids. You will lead the estimating process, build cost plans, and turn tenders into buildable delivery plans with a focus on accuracy and client-driven proposals.

You will challenge SME estimates, manage resources, and ensure efficient handover to the project team when bids are won. A strong grip on cost control and safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous cost estimating experience is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations is required.
• Good working knowledge of P&L accounts is expected.
• MSP and Microsoft Office suite proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Control and management of the estimating process at bid, project or scheme level.
• Challenge cost estimates produced by SMEs in Delivery and Engineering.
• Provide detailed project reviews, reports and KPIs for Telent and clients.
• Review project specs and drawings to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare and present detailed cost breakdowns and pricing proposals at cost reviews.
• Oversee financial performance and reporting of projects to Telent and customer stakeholders.
• Plan resources to deliver the project (internal and external).
• Manage subcontractor selection and performance.
• Ensure material orders are placed on time within budget.
• Support the bid team for tenders and responses.

Skills

Cost estimating

Health & Safety

P&L accounting

Tools

MSP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Telent Technology Services Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimating Manager/Senior Project Manager for rail bids. You will lead the estimating process, build cost plans, and turn tenders into buildable delivery plans with a focus on accuracy and client-driven proposals.

You will challenge SME estimates, manage resources, and ensure efficient handover to the project team when bids are won. A strong grip on cost control and safety regulations is essential.