Quantity Surveyor
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Haydock/Warrington
Employment type:
Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
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
- 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 GPand Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team at Ipsum Utilities.
As a fully practising Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership and management of the commercial delivery of assigned projects and work streams. You'll be responsible for ensuring robust pricing, accurate forecasting, effective cashflow management and strong commercial governance, while supporting operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who enjoys managing the full project lifecycle, influencing performance and ensuring projects maximise margin while effectively managing risk.
As a Quantity Suveyoryou will…- Managing the commercial delivery of assigned projects and work streams.
- Leading tender pricing, cashflow forecasting and commercial reviews.
- Supporting contract reviews and identifying commercial risks.
- Managing CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts and contingency positions.
- Administering change control processes including variations and compensation events.
- Preparing commercial inputs into management accounts and reforecasting cycles.
- Managing WIP, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Supporting subcontractor procurement, management and final account settlement.
- Acting as the primary commercial contact for allocated projects and work streams.
- Supporting continuous improvement and best practice across the commercial function.
Ideally, you'll have experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial environment, with a good understanding of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts. You'll have experience managing CVRs, WIP, forecasting, cashflow and change control, alongside supporting tendering and pricing activities. Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. A relevant degree-level qualification is required, and membership of or progress towards a professional body such as RICS or ICES would be advantageous.
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