Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich 
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + car allowance + benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Energy

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with an established and growing civil engineering contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis, based in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking business delivering a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across East Anglia.

Working alongside an experienced commercial team, you will play an important role in the financial and contractual management of projects, helping to drive profitability, manage costs and ensure successful project delivery. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of commercial activities, develop client and supply chain relationships, and progress your career within a supportive environment.

The position would suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career, or an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge with a reputable contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial and contractual management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Prepare and submit applications for payment, valuations and associated commercial documentation.

• Manage variations, compensation events and change control in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Assist with the preparation of monthly cost and value reports, forecasts and cash flow information.

• Procure and manage subcontract packages, including the preparation of subcontract orders and payment assessments.

• Review subcontractor applications and valuations, ensuring payments are assessed accurately and in line with contractual obligations.

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, supporting the delivery of project margins and financial targets.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers and operational teams to monitor progress and resolve commercial issues.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure contractual notices and commercial records are maintained accurately and issued within the required timescales.

• Support tendering, procurement and work-winning activities where required.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial processes, cost control and project performance.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, infrastructure or a related construction environment.

• A sound understanding of commercial management, cost control and contractual administration.

• Experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations and subcontractor management.

• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with a genuine interest in maximising value and protecting project profitability.

• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a wider commercial team.

• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be advantageous.

• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites across East Anglia.

For further information contact Jenny Saban on 07564577561 / jenny.saban@arcgroup.co.uk