Managing Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group Worldwide; Ipswich; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ARC Group Worldwide in Ipswich seeks an experienced senior commercial leader to own the commercial and contractual performance across several civil projects. You will lead project Quantity Surveyors, mentor teams, and work with senior operations to maximise profitability and minimise risk.

You will forecast profits, produce cost reports, manage contract changes, and support tendering activities. A strong track record in civil engineering contract management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge across multiple projects.
• Track record of delivering margins and financial performance.
• Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risk while maximizing opportunities.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects.
• Lead and develop project Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams.
• Drive profitable growth by managing risks and opportunities.
• Forecast and deliver project profits and cost control.
• Produce and review commercial reports, forecasts and cost information.
• Manage contractual obligations, notices, changes, and variations.
• Ensure subcontract orders, payments, and procurement follow procedures.
• Support tendering and work-winning activities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Risk mgmt

Formation

Quantity Surveying degree

Description du poste

Reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of several projects, providing leadership and support to project commercial teams while working closely with operational colleagues and senior management.,

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery against financial and operational objectives.
• Lead, develop and support project Quantity Surveyors and wider commercial teams, promoting a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Drive sustainable and profitable growth by proactively managing commercial risks, identifying opportunities and minimising contractual disputes.
• Take responsibility for forecasting and delivering project profits and margins, ensuring accurate cost control and financial reporting.
• Produce and review commercial reports, forecasts and cost information, providing clear updates to senior management.
• Manage contractual obligations, notices, change control and variations to protect the commercial position of the business.
• Ensure subcontract orders, payments and procurement activities are managed effectively and in line with company procedures.
• Support tendering and work-winning activities, including the identification and assessment of commercial risks and opportunities. To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or equivalent commercial management role within civil engineering, infrastructure or a related construction environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A track record of delivering commercial targets, maintaining margins and managing project financial performance.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing commercial teams.
• The ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risk while maximising opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. We are working in partnership with an ambitious and growing civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis, based in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a strong focus on sustainable growth, commercial performance and the development of its people. With a diverse portfolio of projects across the East Anglia region, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial success, managing risk and maximising profitability across multiple projects.