Cost Modeller

Cost Modeller

Location: Flexible Work Location (Agile working)
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Ref: 1454

Telent's Network Services Bid Management division are looking for an addition of a Cost Modeller with strong financial, costing, and commercial acumen, to join the team. This role will see you work from home and visit the Warwick office at least 1 day per week for collaborative working and meetings.

At Telent, you'll be part of something bigger - keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We value learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cost Modeller - Overview:

You'll support the Bid Manager in delivering high-quality, successful Bids and Proposals across various programmes, aligned with Telent's bid procedures, by creating Cost Models and Pricing Strategies for our customers.

What you'll do:

  • Develop cost models and cost / pricing strategies that balance competitive pricing with risk mitigation.
  • Support bid strategy development with opportunity owners and business leads.
  • Prepare materials for go/no-go decisions, deal reviews, submissions, and presentations.
  • Conduct post-submission reviews and recommend improvements.
  • Prepare and present P&L (profit and loss) / cashflow models, ensuring all costs are captured and governance followed.
  • Propose milestone structures to improve cashflow.
  • Present pricing strategies aligned with bid objectives and cost models.
  • Identify and document risks, including mitigation strategies and associated costs.
  • Collaborate with Sales, SMEs, Procurement, Technical, and Commercial teams.
  • Contribute to PQQ responses and promote best practices in bid quality.

Who you are:

As the Cost Modeller, you will naturally be confident with numbers, be commercially aware, and experienced in tracking and presenting costs and pricing strategies. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and ideally have an interest in Telecoms and Networks.

Key requirements:

  • Experience in a Cost Analyst / Cost Management / Bid team environment, driving efficiencies and improving success rates.
  • Skilled in producing cost models / cost modelling and spend tracking (tracking spend) aligned with bid responses.
  • Strong organisational and financial skills, with the ability to interpret data and models.
  • Understanding of margin / blended margin and able to calculate margin and pricing.
  • Broad understanding of Telecoms and/or IT products and services.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
  • Experience with ITT cost responses (invitation to tender) and high-value bids.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to present.
  • Ability to develop simple solutions to complex challenges.
  • Experience identifying customer needs and shaping tailored propositions.

What we offer:

  • 26 days annual leave + public holidays (with buy/sell options)
  • Company-matched pension scheme
  • Access to FlexBens portal
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Occupational health and wellbeing support
  • Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Rewards

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company supporting the UK's critical digital infrastructure. With over 2,400 dedicated professionals, we deliver high-performance solutions that connect communities. We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering our people to thrive.

Our values:

  • Be Inclusive
  • Take Responsibility
  • Collaborate
  • Be Customer-focused

Brilliance brought together.

Company
Telent Technology Services Limited
Location
Warwick, Warwickshire, Hampton Magna, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted
Company
Telent Technology Services Limited
Location
Warwick, Warwickshire, Hampton Magna, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted