Managing Quantity Surveyor

  • ARC Group
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Dec 19, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor Tier 1 Main Contractor (Commercial Build)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £90-£95k + Package

I m currently partnering with a top-10 Tier 1 main contractor, renowned for delivering complex, high-value commercial construction projects, who is now looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead one of their commercial teams.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for the commercial performance of a portfolio of projects and the line management of a team of 5 10 Quantity Surveyors. The role suits a commercially strategic professional who enjoys leading people as much as leading projects.

The role will include:

  • Overall commercial responsibility for a portfolio of commercial build projects

  • Line management, mentoring, and development of a team of 5 10 QSs

  • Setting commercial strategy and ensuring robust cost control across projects

  • Oversight of procurement, subcontractor management, and final accounts

  • Supporting project teams with risk management and commercial reporting

  • Working closely with senior operational and commercial leadership

What my client is looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS operating at portfolio level

  • Demonstrable experience managing teams of similar size

  • Strong background with a Tier 1 or large main contractor

  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  • DfE framework experience is advantageous, but not essential

What s on offer:

  • Senior leadership role with a top-10 Tier 1 contractor

  • Responsibility, autonomy, and influence over major commercial decisions

  • Clear progression opportunities into Commercial Manager or Director-level roles

  • Long-term security through a strong and diverse project pipeline

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