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Cost Estimation Leader (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Newport
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Client:
Telent
Location:
Newport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
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 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 ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates for new projects and schemes in the designated business sector. You will work closely with project management and engineering teams to ensure all aspects of the project are considered and costed accurately.
This role involves hybrid working, 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
* 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 pricing proposals
* Collaborate with project managers and engineers for project planning and scheduling
* Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, etc., to gather information
Who you are:
You have proven experience in a similar estimating role, with strong cost modelling and analysis skills. As an expert Excel user, you combine technical proficiency with 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 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, and technologies, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects 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 public holidays with buy/sell 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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About UsAbout Telent
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a meaningful impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver excellence. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to doing the job well.
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