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You will work with Ipsum to help meet its organic growth plans, supporting with all commercial requirements relating to framework and strategic tenders. As the Estimator, you will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of projects. This includes assessing materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor inputs to ensure robust and commercially sound submissions. A critical part of the role involves identifying and evaluating commercial risks within tender documentation and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. Collaboration is essential, as you’ll work closely with internal teams such as Commercial, Finance, and Operations, occasionally supporting other parts of the Water Division around the UK. As well as external clients and suppliers to gather the necessary information and maintain consistency across all estimates
Job Responsibility:
Support with all commercial requirements relating to framework and strategic tenders
Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of projects
Identify and evaluate commercial risks within tender documentation and recommend mitigation strategies
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Support new framework opportunities from initial review through to bid submission
Evaluate new bids and framework tenders and summarise commercial opportunity
Participate in subcontractor pricing activities
Compile and issue tender queries
Review framework terms and conditions
Prepare commercial review presentations
Support handover of approved tender documentation
Contribute to ongoing review of job and task rates
Conduct post-bid analysis
Assist in auditing bid strategy compliance
Requirements:
Water sector experience desirable
Experience operating within fast-paced, multi-divisional organisations, consistently meeting tight deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster effective working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed operational cost estimates for utility services, including major infrastructure projects across the Water and Infrastructure sectors
Nice to have:
Water sector experience
Experience operating within fast-paced, multi-divisional organisations
What we offer:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more