Senior Quantity Surveyor

IPSUM; Bromsgrove; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Group Pension Plan

Career development & progression with…

24/7 virtual GP access & mental health

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Ipsum is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team. You will manage the commercial performance of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring robust governance, forecasting accuracy and strong commercial controls.

You will be the primary commercial contact for your area, supporting operational teams and influencing project outcomes. The role offers ownership of significant commercial activities and the opportunity to develop the wider commercial function.

Competenze

• Experience with NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts is essential.
• Proven ability to lead CVRs, WIP forecasting and cost-to-complete reviews.
• Strong governance, risk management and commercial controls across projects.

Mansioni

• Manage the commercial performance of assigned projects and workstreams.
• Lead tender pricing, contract reviews and commercial risk management.
• Review tender cashflow forecasts and pricing assumptions.
• Lead CVR reviews and challenging cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Provide commercial insight into management accounts and reforecasting processes.
• Manage and improve subcontractor performance and commercial processes.
• Coach and develop junior commercial colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

Conoscenze

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

FIDIC contracts

CVR reviews

WIP management

Forecasting

Change control

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Degree qualification

RICS/ICES membership desirable

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Predominately Midlands (Nationwide Travel required)

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

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 GPand 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 experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial performance of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate forecasting and effective commercial controls. Acting as the primary commercial contact for your business area, you'll support operational teams, manage commercial risk and influence project outcomes while leading and developing commercial colleagues.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of significant commercial activities while supporting the continued development of the wider commercial function.

As a Senior Quantity Suveyoryou will…

• Managing the commercial performance of assigned projects and workstreams.
• Leading tender pricing, contract reviews and commercial risk management activities.
• Reviewing tender cashflow forecasts and pricing assumptions.
• Leading CVR reviews and challenging cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Providing commercial insight into management accounts and reforecasting processes.
• Managing WIP performance, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Supporting local cashflow strategies and commercial governance.
• Acting as an escalation point for contract administration issues.
• Managing and improving subcontractor performance and commercial processes.
• Providing commercial support and challenge to operational teams.
• Coaching, mentoring and managing commercial colleagues.
• Supporting continuous improvement and commercial best practice initiatives.

About you…

Ideally, you'll have experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role, with strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts and experience managing the commercial lifecycle of projects. You'll be confident leading CVRs, WIP management, forecasting and change control, while managing commercial risk, influencing stakeholders and supporting the development of other commercial team members. A relevant degree qualification is required, with RICS or ICES membership desirable.

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