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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
£70,000 – £80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Tier 1 Main Contractor
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction contractors, delivering major projects across the East of England.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across key public sector frameworks, our client is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on large-scale projects valued between £45m and £70m.
This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious developments across a variety of sectors, including education, justice, defence, and wider public sector infrastructure, while benefiting from the support, stability, and career development opportunities associated with a top-tier contractor.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial leadership of significant construction projects from procurement through to final account. Working closely with Commercial Managers, Project Directors, and operational teams, you will ensure robust commercial performance while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships.
You will play a key role in driving project profitability, managing commercial risk, and mentoring less experienced members of the commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the commercial management of major construction projects valued between £45m and £70m.
- Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Procurement and commercial management of subcontractor packages.
- Preparation, negotiation, and administration of subcontract agreements.
- Management of valuations, variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
- Preparation and submission of client applications and final accounts.
- Identification and mitigation of commercial risks and opportunities.
- Ensuring contractual compliance and effective contract administration.
- Producing accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasts.
- Supporting and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who has a proven track record within the main contracting environment and is comfortable taking ownership of large, complex projects.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
- Strong background working for a main contractor on major construction projects.
- Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Proven experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance.
- Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence project outcomes.
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Highly Desirable Experience
Experience within the following sectors would be particularly advantageous:
- Education and Schools
- Department for Education (DfE) projects
- Ministry of Justice (MOJ) developments
- Ministry of Defence (MOD) schemes
- Government-funded and public sector framework projects
Candidates who have delivered projects through public procurement routes and have experience working within regulated or secure environments will be highly regarded.
To be considered for this role please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office
Project Quantity Surveyor
Project Quantity Surveyor
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
£60,000 – £70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Tier 1 Main Contractor
Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of major commercial construction projects with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contractors?
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the East of England. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Bury St Edmunds, working on high-profile projects valued between £45m and £70m.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering complex, technically challenging schemes across the public sector, offering long-term career progression, job security, and exposure to landmark developments.
The Role
As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Full commercial management of projects valued between £45m and £70m.
- Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
- Preparation, negotiation, and agreement of subcontract documentation.
- Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Management of valuations, variations, and change control processes.
- Preparation and submission of client applications and final accounts.
- Risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
- Supporting junior commercial team members where required.
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
About You
We are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
- Experience managing significant construction packages and subcontract accounts.
- Strong understanding of standard forms of contract, particularly JCT and NEC.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Strong reporting and cost management capabilities.
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Highly Desirable Experience
Experience delivering projects within any of the following sectors would be particularly advantageous:
- Education (Schools, Colleges, Universities)
- Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
- Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- Department for Education (DfE)
- Other public sector frameworks and government-funded developments
Candidates with experience working on large-scale commercial, public sector, or framework projects for Tier 1 or leading regional contractors will be especially well suited to this opportunity.
To be considered for this role please apply with your CV or for more information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office
Transport Office Administrator
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing transport and logistics business based in Harwich. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Transport Office Administrator to their busy operations team.
This is a varied and hands-on role that would suit someone with previous experience within a transport, shipping, logistics, or container haulage environment. No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of daily transport operations.
The Role
Working within a fast-paced transport office, responsibilities will include:
- Processing customer orders and transport bookings
- Assisting with customs clearance documentation and related administration
- Supporting transport planners with daily vehicle scheduling and route planning
- Updating and maintaining information on in-house transport management systems
- Liaising with customers, drivers, ports, and suppliers
- Monitoring shipment and container movements
- Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales
- Handling general administrative duties to support the wider operations team
- Assisting with customer enquiries and providing updates on deliveries and collections
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Previous experience working within a transport, logistics, shipping, or container haulage office
- Knowledge of container operations and associated documentation
- Experience of customs clearance processes would be highly advantageous
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confidence using computer systems and Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
- Varied role with genuine day-to-day diversity
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary based on experience
Interested?
If you have experience within a transport office environment and are looking for a varied administrative role where you can utilise your logistics knowledge and develop your career further, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have any questions please dont hesitate in contacting Simon Rapley – Simon.Rapley@ARCgroup.co.uk
ARC Recruitment operates in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, and all applicable UK employment legislation. We are committed to equal opportunities and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and all relevant data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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We are a specialist recruitment agency, recruiting for the Construction, Maintenance, Industrial, Driving, Recycling and M&E sectors across the UK
