Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor – Leicester 

What’s in it for you…

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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…

As a growing business we are looking for two professional Quantity Surveyors to join our fantastic Commercial team. You will support with the development, implementation and management of all commercial activities and controls, taking ownership for the implementation of the group commercial strategy for the business unit you are assigned to. Ultimately, helping to maximise the profitability of the business unit whilst ensuring the Ipsum values are upheld. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Wakefield office. 

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As a Quantity Surveyor you will…

Manage contract/project performance including CVR reviews.

Review contracts and support with mitigating risk.

Report on and challenge performance for project cashflows and profitability.

Subcontractor management.

Preparation and review of subcontract documents and assessment of quotations for onboarding.

Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices.

Assess and value variations and compensation events.

Support the Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement of business processes.

Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts.

Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client.

Be actively involved with tenders and pricing.

Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects.

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About you…

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The successful candidate will have experience in a similar commercial role and a relevant degree, with progress toward a professional qualification (e.g. ICES or RICS) advantageous but not essential. You’ll possess strong knowledge of commercial contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and be confident managing full project commercial cycles, including tendering, CVRs, WIP, reforecasting and change control. Highly analytical and commercially astute, you will communicate effectively, work autonomously across multiple projects, and demonstrate how your work supports wider business objectives while upholding Ipsum’s values of Safety, Service and Specialist.

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Next steps...

?If your interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to (url removed) for more info