Quantity Surveyor

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	£45,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	SW17
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000080286-43277

Summary

Quantity Surveyor - Residential

Location

Tooting Bec (South London)

Salary

£45-£65k + package (variable depending on experience level)

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential developer / main contractor delivering high-quality new build housing schemes. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost control, value engineering and commercial performance across developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with experience in volume housing or residential developments to progress within a growing business delivering multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial and contractual aspects of residential construction projects.

  
  

• Preparing cost plans, budgets and feasibility studies for new developments.

  
  

• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.

  
  

• Preparing and issuing tender documentation.

  
  

• Carrying out subcontractor negotiations and appointments.

  
  

• Managing valuations, variations and interim payments.

  
  

• Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets.

  
  

• Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts.

  
  

• Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities.

  
  

• Managing risk and commercial performance across projects.

  
  

• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and programme.

  
  

• Managing final accounts with subcontractors and clients.

  
  

• Liaising with site teams, project managers and senior commercial staff.

  
  

  Required Experience

  • Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction.

    
    

  • Experience on new build housing developments (volume housing, housing schemes, apartments or mixed-use residential).

    
    

  • Experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor.

    
    

  • Strong understanding of JCT contracts.

    
    

  • Experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.

    
    

  • Ability to manage multiple packages or projects simultaneously.

    
    

  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

    
    

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