Senior Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead & Forecasting

Ipsum; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Pension plan

Career development

GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Discounts

Life assurance

Long service reward

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial team in the Midlands, with nationwide travel. You will manage the commercial performance of projects, ensuring robust governance, forecasting and commercial controls.

You will lead tender pricing and CVR reviews, manage WIP and final accounts, and coach other commercial colleagues while supporting the wider function's development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Degree qualification required; RICS or ICES membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Provide commercial insight into management accounts and reforecasting processes.
• Manage WIP, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Support local cashflow strategies and commercial governance.
• Coach, mentor and manage commercial colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

Skills

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

FIDIC contracts

CVR leadership

WIP forecasting

Education

Quantity surveying degree

RICS/ICES membership desirable

Job description

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial team in the Midlands, with nationwide travel. You will manage the commercial performance of projects, ensuring robust governance, forecasting and commercial controls.

You will lead tender pricing and CVR reviews, manage WIP and final accounts, and coach other commercial colleagues while supporting the wider function's development.