Quantity Surveyor

Posting date:	12 January 2026
Salary:	£60,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 February 2026
Location:	CB1
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000077564-43277

Summary

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction

Main Contractor | Permanent | £60-£65k + Car Allowance

I’m currently working with a well-established and growing residential main contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

This is a business with a strong pipeline of work across high-quality housing and apartment schemes, a solid reputation in the market, and a genuinely good culture – low turnover, supportive leadership, and realistic workloads.

They’re now looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects from pre-contract through to final account and play a key role in the commercial success of the business.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the full commercial management of one or more residential projects, including:

• Full cost management of projects from tender to final account

  
  

• Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

  
  

• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

  
  

• Valuations, variations, and change control

  
  

• Subcontractor account management and payments

  
  

• Final accounts and project close-out

  
  

• Working closely with site and project management teams

  
  What They’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

    
    

  • Strong background in residential construction (housing, apartments, mixed-use)

    
    

  • Good commercial and contractual knowledge

    
    

  • Confident managing your own projects and dealing with subcontractors

    
    

  • Well organised, commercially aware, and proactive in approach

    
    What’s On Offer

    • Long-term work with a strong pipeline of projects

      
      

    • Supportive, professional team environment with real progression opportunities

      
      

      To be considered for this role please apply with your CV, or for more information please contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office