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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Eastbourne 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 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 continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in driving the commercial performance of the business unit. In this role, you’ll support the development, implementation and management of all commercial activities and controls, ensuring the group commercial strategy is effectively delivered. You will track contract performance against budgets and forecasts, contributing to accurate financial reporting through structured reviews, while ensuring full adherence to procurement processes. You’ll also provide insightful commercial support to the Managing Director, offering analysis and guidance to inform decision‑making. Ultimately, your work will maximise profitability across the business unit while upholding Ipsum’s core values of Safety, Service and Specialist expertise.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the principal commercial contact for the South, leading contract and project performance, including CVR reviews
Manage monthly applications, ensuring accurate measurement, submission, follow-up, and minimising aged WIP
Ensure all works meet framework contract requirements and support operational teams through site visits and issue resolution
Oversee subcontractor management, including applications, payments, onboarding, and documentation review
Manage project changes, variations, notices, early warnings, and EOT requests while maximising value through challenge and commercial insight
Support the Head of Commercial with process improvements, tenders, pricing, and key client meetings
Lead and develop direct reports to strengthen commercial capability within the team
Requirements:
Committed to driving outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental performance while delivering exceptional service every day
Natural desire to add value, innovate, and continuously improve
Strong commercial mindset and proven track record of managing contracts and financial performance at an appropriate level
Ability to quickly identify changes or potential issues within contracts, challenge performance confidently at all levels, and provide clear commercial guidance to colleagues
Methodical and logical approach with the ability to interrogate data, legal sources and trends while maintaining accurate records and audit trails
Ideally experience within the utilities sector or a complex, multi-divisional organisation
Up-to-date knowledge of contractual law and commercial practice
NEC experience beneficial
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable experience in a similar QS or SQS role, including management and development of direct reports
Pursues high standards, recognizes opportunities for improvement, committed to learning from experience
Nice to have:
Experience within the utilities sector or a complex, multi-divisional organisation
NEC experience
What we offer:
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