Senior Quantity Surveyor

ARC Group; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

ARC Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a substantial civil engineering and infrastructure project in Hertfordshire. The role combines long-term commercial responsibility with a hybrid working pattern: four days on site, one day from home.

You will manage costs, CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts, and NEC contract administration while coordinating with project teams to protect margins and deliver accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual change.
• Managing subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and final accounts.
• Preparing valuations, assessing variations and managing payment applications.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, protecting margins and maintaining accurate forecasts.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and Engineers to resolve commercial issues and support delivery.
• mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

£70,000-£85,000 + Benefits Package

Hertfordshire / North London | Permanent

Hybrid Working: 4 Days on Site / 1 Day from Home

An opportunity to get involved in a substantial civil engineering project, with the flexibility and package to match.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS with a background in civil engineering or infrastructure, this could be a really worthwhile next move.

ARC Group are working with an established construction and civil engineering contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team on a significant, long-term infrastructure development in Hertfordshire.

It's an opportunity to take genuine commercial responsibility, work closely with the people delivering the project and be involved in a substantial programme of civil engineering works.

The role offers a salary of £70,000-£85,000 plus benefits, with four days on site and one day working from home.

What Would You Be Getting Involved In?

You’ll be working alongside an experienced project delivery team, taking responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure packages.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs, CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual change.
• Managing subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and final accounts.
• Preparing valuations, assessing variations and managing payment applications.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, protecting margins and maintaining accurate forecasts.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and Engineers to resolve commercial issues and support delivery.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required.

It's a position that offers plenty of involvement with the project itself, rather than being removed from the day-to-day construction activities.

Who Would This Suit?

We’re particularly interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors who have worked for civil engineering contractors, infrastructure businesses or specialist groundworks contractors.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A solid background in civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, groundworks or earthworks.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing compensation events, early warnings and subcontract accounts.
• Confidence producing CVRs, cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate and resolve contractual matters.
• A practical, straightforward approach and the ability to work well with operational teams.

You don't necessarily need to have worked on an identical project. A strong civil engineering background, sound NEC knowledge and the ability to take ownership of your commercial responsibilities are what we're particularly interested in.

Why Is It Worth Considering?

£70,000-£85,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

Additional benefits package.

Hybrid working, with one day per week working from home.

Substantial, long-term project, offering meaningful commercial involvement.

Permanent opportunity with an established construction and infrastructure contractor.

Varied commercial responsibilities, working closely with the project and delivery teams.