Quantity Surveyor - Ipswich - Tier 1

Skilled Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Comprehensive package

Job summary

Unknown main contractor in Ipswich is seeking a Project Surveyor to take commercial responsibility on education and commercial new-build projects up to £40m. You will work with procurement, site teams and management to ensure successful delivery and robust commercial control.

Ideal candidates are commercially driven, well-organised and able to own projects while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role offers flexible working and a salary up to £80,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Proven ability to manage commercial aspects from procurement to final account.
• Experience on education and commercial new-build projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project commercial from procurement to final account.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the project team.
• Support successful project delivery and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Main contractor experience

Education projects

Job description

Project Surveyor - Ipswich

Project Surveyor - Ipswich

New Build Education & Commercial Projects | Up to £40m | £80,000 + Package | Flexible Working

An established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Surveyor to join its growing team in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of new build education and commercial projects, with individual project values reaching up to £40 million.

The Role

As Project Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with the project management and site teams to ensure successful commercial delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from start to completion
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Preparing and managing valuations, variations and payment applications
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting the project team with commercial and contractual advice
• Working towards successful project delivery, maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts

About You

We are looking for a commercially aware Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor with experience working for a main contractor, ideally across new build education, commercial or similar projects.

You will need to be organised, commercially driven and confident working with both internal teams and external stakeholders. The ability to take ownership of your projects while working collaboratively with the wider team is essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £80,000, depending on experience
• Comprehensive package
• Flexible working
• Opportunity to work on projects valued up to £40 million
• Long-term career development with an established main contractor
• Varied project portfolio across the education and commercial sectors
• A collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for progression
• Location: Ipswich
• Sector: Main Contracting / Construction
• Role: Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
• Projects: New Build Education & Commercial
• Project Values: Up to £40 million
• Salary: Up to £80,000 + Package
• Working: Flexible