Quantity Surveyor

Arc Partnership is a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE, formed in 2016 to support the council in creating an efficient, safe, and sustainable land and property portfolio.

We deliver multi-disciplinary services and consult, design, build, manage and maintain on behalf of the council and the communities and people it represents. We provide value for money, quality of output, and customer excellence to support regeneration and economic growth, for Nottinghamshire and beyond.

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. You’ll be responsible for providing a high-quality cost management and estimating service for allocated projects.

The team is made up of 6 Quantity Surveyors and 1 Estimator, so there’s lots of opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and implement best practice.

​The projects are as interesting as they are diverse, from Major Capital projects such as the County Councils new offices at Top Wighay and new build Education projects to refurbishment projects under the County Councils School Building Improvement Programme. All our sites are based in Nottinghamshire giving you a better work life balance. You’ll also have the support of the wider team to create cost-effective, innovative approaches to even the most complex challenges.

​Our core values - Collaborative, Accountable, Innovative, Expert, Sustainable and Efficient - ensure that we work together effectively as both a team and through our partnerships, to create cost-effective, innovative approaches to even the most complex challenges. In this role, you will:

• ​Provide estimates and cost plans for projects at feasibility stage.
• Provide cost management services.
• Compile contract documentation with Contractors and other members of the supply chain as required.
• Provide monthly Cost and Value Reporting for project fee incomes.
• Maintain financial control of contractor and subcontractor accounts, including management of Compensation Event values.
• Procurement of external design consultants and survey consultants including drafting and issuing of associated Appointments
• Advise business stream teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Provide commercial management information in line with business reporting requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate Safety, Health, and Environmental matters are addressed in all contract documents.

We’re looking for people who want to drive change and make a significant difference by adding value and creating the best outcomes for all our projects. In addition, you will ideally have:

• Proven construction and commercial experience.
• A quantity surveying degree or have experience in the Quantity Surveyor space.
• Strong commercial and contractor management skills.
• ​Excellent team player who works well with colleagues and on their own initiative.
• ​High levels of motivation and commitment to improve services and outcomes for customers and clients.
• ​Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take commercial lead and influence project teams, particularly design and operational colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and achieve challenging deadlines.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• You’ll have a basic understanding of sustainability in the workplace and be committed to support the business with its carbon reduction strategy.

We support, challenge, and continually develop our team to make a significant impact and contribution. We offer a wide range of employment benefits, initiatives and working arrangements which are aimed at creating a positive working environment in which employees can work to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• A salary of up to £50,000.00, depending on experience.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme including generous employer contributions and life assurance of 3x salary.
• BUPA private medical insurance.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Based at our Nottingham office, hybrid, and flexible working patterns can be considered to support your work/life balance.
• Professional membership funding.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter by 27^th June 2025, setting out how you meet the role requirements.

To find out more about us, please visit www.arc-partnership.co.uk or email jobs@scape.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.

We provide an inclusive and engaging work environment with SCAPE Group being recognised in the Top 100 Best Not-for-profit Companies to work for by the Sunday Times Best Companies List.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.