Job Description
SEH French is looking for a motivated and detail-focused Construction Estimator to join our Ipswich office.
This is a great opportunity to become part of a friendly team, preparing competitive tenders and cost plans for a wide range of construction projects across multiple sectors, with values typically ranging from £200,000 to £15 million.
About the role
You will work independently and as part of the wider team to compile tenders, assess project information and support high-quality submissions.
You will deal with various procurement routes, such as specification and drawings, Bills of Quantities, design and build and two-stage tendering.
The role would suit someone who communicates well, works methodically and can manage deadlines with confidence.
Key responsibilities
Prepare competitive tenders with support from your line manager
Produce cost plans from RIBA Stage 0 to Stage 3, ideally including pricing from first principles
Take off quantities from drawings and compile bills of quantities
Lead tender enquiries and present tender information to the senior management team
Allocate elemental bill items into works packages
Review subcontractor comparisons, identify scope gaps and work with the supply chain to explore value engineering options
Price site preliminaries
Identify key risks and opportunities for tender settlement
Review contract and commercial information
Attend site visits, tender interviews and client meetings
About you
We are looking for someone who is conscientious,



organised and comfortable balancing detail with deadlines.
You will bring a practical approach, strong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
About us
We are an established principal contractor and privately owned business within the One Group Construction family.
With more than 40 years' experience, we have built a solid track record of delivering high-quality projects across East Anglia and across a wide range of sectors.
We are also proud to be partners on eight strategic frameworks.
Benefits
Attractive negotiable salary
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension savings scheme with matched contributions up to 6%
Private healthcare scheme, with options available for wider family members
Flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Diversity and inclusion
SEH French values diversity and promotes equality.
By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas.
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
Closing date: Friday 16 October ****
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