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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Chorley

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Chorley

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What’s in it for you…

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?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. 

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25 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…

Due to growth, we have the opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Our Senior Quantity Surveyors take ownership of ensuring that the group commercial strategy is implemented within their relevant business unit, they build strong relationships within their business and with customers to help us deliver safe, good quality, profitable services. They act as the conduit between operations and finance, mitigating risks and driving performance wherever possible.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will…

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Act as the lead Commercial contact for the Ipsum Grid Connections (ICP) business unit, working closely with internal leadership and clients
	
Support the integration of acquired businesses, aligning policies, ways of working, and commercial review processes
	
Manage commercial and contract performance across 30–40 projects (£100k–£1m+)
	
Lead the monthly CVR process, including measurement of works completed, cost review, challenge, and WIP management
	
Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual agreements
	
Maximise value through performance reporting, cost challenge, and compensation event management
	
Manage subcontractor performance, including applications, payments, onboarding, and quotation assessment
	
Track and manage variations, change control, early warnings, and extensions of time
	
Attend and contribute to risk, progress, and commercial meetings with clients and customers
	
Support tendering and pricing activities as required
	
Provide day-to-day commercial support to operational teams
	
Support the Head of Commercial with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
	
Line manage and develop one direct report (Commercial Manager with AQS support)

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About you…

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?The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar commercial or financial role, ideally within a multi-divisional organisation. Strong negotiation skills, a clear understanding of the differences between cashflow and revenue, and practical ideas for improving both are essential. Up-to-date knowledge of contractual law and commercial practice is desirable, though a willingness to learn is equally valued. If you’re commercially astute, process-driven, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives working independently, takes ownership of commercial activities, and has the ability to implement and improve processes that drive performance.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

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?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

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