Managing Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial performance for a portfolio of projects. The role involves leading a team, setting commercial strategies, and managing cost controls. Ideal candidates will have a strong background with Tier 1 contractors and experience in team management. This position offers long-term security and progression opportunities into higher roles.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Long-term security through diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS at portfolio level.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams of similar size.
• Strong background with a Tier 1 or large main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of commercial build projects.
• Line management, mentoring, and development of a team of 5-10 QSs.
• Setting commercial strategy and ensuring robust cost control across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor (Commercial Build)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £90-£95k + Package

I'm currently partnering with a top-10 Tier 1 main contractor, renowned for delivering complex, high-value commercial construction projects, who is now looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead one of their commercial teams.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for the commercial performance of a portfolio of projects and the line management of a team of 5‑10 Quantity Surveyors. The role suits a commercially strategic professional who enjoys leading people as much as leading projects.

The role will include:

• Overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of commercial build projects
• Line management, mentoring, and development of a team of 5‑10 QSs
• Setting commercial strategy and ensuring robust cost control across projects
• Oversight of procurement, subcontractor management, and final accounts
• Supporting project teams with risk management and commercial reporting
• Working closely with senior operational and commercial leadership

What my client is looking for:

• Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS operating at portfolio level
• Demonstrable experience managing teams of similar size
• Strong background with a Tier 1 or large main contractor
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• DfE framework experience is advantageous, but not essential

What's on offer:

• Senior leadership role with a top-10 Tier 1 contractor
• Responsibility, autonomy, and influence over major commercial decisions
• Clear progression opportunities into Commercial Manager or Director-level roles
• Long-term security through a strong and diverse project pipeline

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV, for further information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office.