What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more 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! Life assurance cover Long service recognition Active local social committees Regular social events Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role… We are looking for a detail-focused Commercial Bid Estimator with a sharp eye for cost accuracy and risk. With experience in tendering across utilities or infrastructure, you know how to build competitive estimates and spot commercial risks early. You work well with internal teams and external partners, ensuring every submission is consistent, strategic, and commercially sound. As a Commercial Estimator you will… Evaluate new bids and framework tenders, summarising the commercial opportunity and providing recommendations on whether to proceed. Collaborate with internal Ipsum teams and external stakeholders to develop accurate assumptions and costings as bids progress toward final submission. Participate in subcontractor pricing activities, including reviewing proposals, negotiating terms, and coordinating inputs to ensure timely and commercially sound submissions. Compile and issue tender queries during the bid period, ensuring responses are understood and incorporated into the submission. Review framework terms and conditions to ensure alignment with Ipsum’s governance standards, identifying and mitigating any commercial risks. Prepare concise and effective commercial review presentations to support final submission decisions. Support the handover of approved tender documentation to the relevant commercial lead for successful project delivery. Contribute to the ongoing review of job and task rates, ensuring consistency, completeness, and market competitiveness across the business. Conduct post-bid analysis for both successful and unsuccessful submissions, identifying areas for improvement and embedding changes into future bid strategies. Assist in auditing bid strategy compliance to ensure target margins are met or exceeded. About you… We’re looking for someone who’s confident working in a fast-paced, multi-divisional environment and knows how to deliver under pressure. You’ve got solid experience preparing detailed cost estimates for utility and infrastructure projects, and you’re comfortable managing the full project lifecycle—from bid to completion. You have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and commercial tendering, and your advanced Excel skills make you a trusted resource for modelling and analysis. You’ll have the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external partners. A relevant QS and/or Commercial Management qualification is desirable. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to our Talent Team for more information