Quantity Surveyor

Ipsum; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension plan

Professional qualifications

Virtual GP

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Social events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team in Sidcup. You will develop, implement and manage all commercial activities to maximise profitability while upholding Ipsum values.

This full-time role is based from our Wakefield office, offering a supportive environment and clear progression opportunities. You will manage contracts, CVRs, WIP, change control, and subcontractor processes, collaborating with operations and the client to deliver value and minimise risk across

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar commercial role.
• Relevant degree in quantity surveying.
• Progress toward professional qualification (ICES or RICS) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC contracts.
• Experience managing tendering, CVRs, WIP, reforecasting and change control.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance including CVR reviews.
• Review contracts and mitigate risk.
• Report on project cashflows and profitability.
• Subcontractor management.
• Prepare and review subcontract documents and quotations.
• Manage project changes, variations and notices.
• Assess variations and compensation events.
• Support Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects.
• Prepare interim valuations and payment applications.
• Attend risk reviews and on-site meetings with clients.
• Be involved with tenders and pricing.
• Support daily commercial activities with operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Contract management

Tendering

CVR knowledge

Change control

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Progress toward professional qualification (ICES or RICS)

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

WIP tracking

Interim valuations

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Sidcup

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 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.

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.

About you...

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.

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.Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.