Quantity Surveyor

Ipsum; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Chorley is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This full-time role involves managing contract performance, supporting the commercial manager on various projects, and requires around 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous leave, pension plan, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Around 2 years experience in a role within a commercial team.
• Full UK drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Contract management

Project cashflow reporting

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Chorley / Sale

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 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

Due to growth, we have the opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Working alongside the Commercial Manager you will support the development, implementation, and management of all commercial activities and controls within your assigned business unit. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Chorley and Sale offices.

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.
• Support the Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement of business processes
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects
• Support the Commercial Manager with the implementation of processes and systems

About you

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, ideally you will have around 2 years experience in a role within a commercial team. You will need a full UK drivers' licence and fantastic communication skills.

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