Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

ARC Group in Norwich is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering team on a permanent basis. You will support the commercial and contractual management of projects, monitor costs and prepare payment applications to drive profitability.

Working with an experienced commercial team, you will manage variations, subcontractor payments and reporting, while developing client and supply chain relationships across East Anglia.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control and contractual administration.
• Experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations and subcontractor management.
• Excellent numeracy and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial and contractual management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, valuations and related documents.
• Manage variations and change control in line with contracts.
• Assist with monthly cost/value reports, forecasts and cash flow information.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages, prepare subcontract orders and payment assessments.
• Review subcontractor valuations and payments for accuracy.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect project profitability.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure notices and commercial records are timely and accurate.
• Support tendering, procurement and work-winning activities.

Skills

Valuations

Cost control

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Client relationships

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Energy

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with an established and growing civil engineering contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis, based in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking business delivering a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across East Anglia.

Working alongside an experienced commercial team, you will play an important role in the financial and contractual management of projects, helping to drive profitability, manage costs and ensure successful project delivery. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of commercial activities, develop client and supply chain relationships, and progress your career within a supportive environment.

The position would suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career, or an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge with a reputable contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial and contractual management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, valuations and associated commercial documentation.
• Manage variations, compensation events and change control in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly cost and value reports, forecasts and cash flow information.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages, including the preparation of subcontract orders and payment assessments.
• Review subcontractor applications and valuations, ensuring payments are assessed accurately and in line with contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, supporting the delivery of project margins and financial targets.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers and operational teams to monitor progress and resolve commercial issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual notices and commercial records are maintained accurately and issued within the required timescales.
• Support tendering, procurement and work-winning activities where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial processes, cost control and project performance.

About You

• Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, infrastructure or a related construction environment.
• A sound understanding of commercial management, cost control and contractual administration.
• Experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations and subcontractor management.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with a genuine interest in maximising value and protecting project profitability.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a wider commercial team.
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites across East Anglia.

For further information contact Jenny Saban on (phone number removed)