Quantity Surveyor

Ipsum; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Career progression & qualifications

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team in Folkestone. You will be involved in the commercial management of infrastructure and engineering projects, working with experienced QS and operational teams to understand pricing, contracts, cost reporting and cashflow across the full project lifecycle.

You will develop your professional skills while contributing to strong commercial performance, with opportunities for progression and professional

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work with data and solve problems.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring accurate records and financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation of tender submissions, pricing schedules and commercial proposals.
• Support CVR reviews and maintain project forecasting and cost reporting.
• Assist in change control processes, including variations and contractual notifications.
• Prepare applications for payment and track payments, supporting WIP and cashflow.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payment assessments and final account administration.
• Support contract administration activities and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom - on site

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

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
• 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 GP and 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

About The Role

We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while supporting the commercial management of a variety of infrastructure and engineering projects.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and operational teams, you'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting activities including pricing, contract administration, cost reporting, change management and cashflow control. You'll play an important role in helping projects achieve strong commercial performance while building your own professional skills and experience.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will

• Support the commercial management of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring accurate records and financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of tender submissions, pricing schedules and commercial proposals.
• Support Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reviews and help maintain accurate project forecasting and cost reporting.
• Assist in the administration of change control processes, including variations, compensation events and contractual notifications.
• Prepare applications for payment, track outstanding payments and support the management of WIP and cashflow.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payment assessments, valuations and final account administration.
• Support contract administration activities, ensuring contractual obligations, key dates and project documentation are effectively maintained.

About You

You'll have some experience within a commercial, quantity surveying, estimating, finance or project environment, either through previous employment, a placement year, apprenticeship or graduate programme. You may already be working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or be looking to start your career in a commercial role within the infrastructure sector.

We're looking for someone with strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills who enjoys working with data and solving problems. You'll be eager to learn, willing to take ownership of your work and confident building relationships with colleagues, customers and subcontractors.

A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in individuals who can demonstrate the right attitude, potential and commitment to developing a career within commercial management.

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.

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