Commercial Graduate – Chorley 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 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 * Enhanced Maternity Pay * Active local social committees * Regular social events * Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role… As a Commercial Graduate, you’ll step into a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you’ll build a strong foundation in commercial strategy and operations. Working within our Water & Infrastructure business, you’ll support experienced professionals on real projects from day one—gaining hands-on exposure to contract management, tendering, and commercial decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial acumen, broaden your experience across multiple business areas, and play a key role in shaping the success of our projects. As a Commercial Graduate you will… * Run weekly and monthly reports, assist with data analysis, and maintain internal databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. * Support operations and finance teams with purchase orders and billing input into client systems, while ensuring invoices are raised correctly. * Manage subcontractor onboarding by issuing PQQ questionnaires, facilitating their return for internal checks, and ensuring proper setup on internal systems. * Hold review meetings with planners and project managers to assess WIP (Work in Progress), provide reports on outstanding items, and help resolve related queries. * Chase payment approvals once processed and reconcile monthly remittances to maintain financial accuracy. * Ensure all data is correctly inputted across systems and support the smooth flow of commercial information. About you… You’re a recent graduate in Business Management, Mathematics, Economics, or Quantity Surveying, ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced commercial environment. With strong verbal and numerical reasoning, you’re confident working with data, interpreting insights, and supporting decision-making. You’re highly organised, detail-focused, and thrive under pressure—able to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines. Comfortable with Microsoft Office and IT systems, you’re also a natural relationship-builder who enjoys working in a customer-focused setting. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities 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