Senior Quantity Surveyor

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major commercial construction projects. This role involves commercial management, cost control, and stakeholder engagement, suited for candidates with a strong background in commercial builds. The position offers a competitive salary package, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work on high-profile schemes within a top-10 Tier 1 contractor.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Clear progression routes

Stable pipeline of work

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

Procurement

Stakeholder 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.

The role will include:

• 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

What my client is looking for:

• 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

What’s on offer:

• 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