Quantity Surveyor

  • ARC Group
  • 09/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

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