Managing Quantity Surveyor | Lead Commercial, Civil Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

ARC Group in Ipswich is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of several civil engineering projects across East Anglia. The role involves ownership of contract performance, cost control and profitability, while guiding project commercial teams.

You will report to the divisional commercial leadership and work closely with operations to drive sustainable growth, manage risk and maximise margins across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or equivalent commercial management role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with multiple project oversight.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring delivery against financial and operational targets.
• Lead, develop and support project QS and wider commercial teams.
• Identify and manage commercial risks; seek opportunities and minimise disputes.
• Forecast and deliver project profits and margins with accurate cost control.
• 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 with risk assessment.

Skills

Senior QS

Commercial management

Contractual knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

ARC Group in Ipswich is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of several civil engineering projects across East Anglia. The role involves ownership of contract performance, cost control and profitability, while guiding project commercial teams.

You will report to the divisional commercial leadership and work closely with operations to drive sustainable growth, manage risk and maximise margins across projects.