Senior Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bury St Edmunds. This key role entails managing major commercial construction projects, leading cost control, and supporting junior staff. The contractor is well-regarded for its long-term stability and offers an attractive salary package with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience with Tier 1 contractors and a solid background in commercial build projects. Clear progression routes into higher roles are available.

Benefits

Strong salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 or large main contractor.
• Strong background in commercial build projects.
• Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of major commercial construction projects.
• Leading cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Subcontractor management

Job description

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

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £80-£85k + benefits

I'm currently working in partnership with a top‑10, Tier 1 main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. This contractor is a recognised market leader in large‑scale commercial build projects, offering long‑term stability, high‑profile work, and genuine career progression.

This is a key senior role, suited to a commercially astute QS who is comfortable taking ownership of projects and leading commercial performance from pre‑construction through to final account.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of major commercial construction projects
• Leading cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management
• Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Advising project teams on commercial strategy and risk
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff
• Working closely with operational and senior leadership teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 or large main contractor
• Strong background in commercial build projects
• Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract
• Confident stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
• Experience on the DfE framework is highly advantageous, though not essential

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a top‑10 Tier 1 contractor on flagship commercial schemes
• Strong salary package with comprehensive benefits
• Clear progression routes into Managing QS or Commercial Manager roles
• A stable pipeline of secured work and long‑term career security

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