Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • ARC Group
  • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Dec 19, 2025
Full time Construction

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