Senior Quantity Surveyor — Car Allowance (Ongar)

ARC Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in Ongar. The position manages all commercial aspects of construction contracts to ensure profitability and alignment with client needs.

The role requires strong knowledge of building law, contract law, and statutory requirements, plus excellent communication and teamwork. You will contribute to social housing projects within a well-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1/2 contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management ability.
• Knowledge of building law, contract law, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills; good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all Quantity Surveying duties on contracts.
• Direct and control all financial and legal aspects of contracts to ensure profitability.
• Maintain relationships with client and client team.
• Prepare loss and expense claims arising from extended time claims.
• Ensure all subcontractors are on approved list.
• Collaborate with contract team to manage design and build changes for financial benefit.
• Ensure information schedules include financial or legal elements.
• Establish procurement strategy and schedule aligned with project deliverables.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Building law

Law of contract

Financial management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

ARC Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in Ongar. The position manages all commercial aspects of construction contracts to ensure profitability and alignment with client needs.

The role requires strong knowledge of building law, contract law, and statutory requirements, plus excellent communication and teamwork. You will contribute to social housing projects within a well-established contractor.