Managing Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

ARC Group is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for its Norwich-based civil engineering contracts, with travel across East Anglia, to join the commercial team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager, you will own the commercial and contractual performance of several projects, lead project QS teams, and drive profitable growth by managing risk and opportunities.

The role offers £80,000–£90,000 plus car allowance and benefits, with a strong focus on performance,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge in civil/infra projects.
• Experience leading and mentoring commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring delivery against objectives.
• Lead, develop and support project Quantity Surveyors and wider commercial teams.
• Identify and manage commercial risk and opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Forecast and deliver project profits and margins with cost control and reporting.
• Produce and review commercial reports, forecasts and cost information for senior management.
• Manage contractual obligations, notices, change control and variations.
• Ensure subcontract orders, payments and procurement align with procedures.
• Support tendering and work-winning activities, assessing commercial risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich (with travel across East Anglia)

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Energy

The Opportunity

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 Norwich.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

• 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.