Individually Designed Homes (IDH)·East Lothian (Haddington) - commutable from Edinburgh
Up to £55,000 + profit share scheme·Permanent·Full-time·Mon–Fri·Free parking
Help protect the margins on some of Scotland’s most ambitious private homesand share in the profit when we get it right.
IDH has delivered over 200 individually designed homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians,from New Town basement renovations to full bespoke new builds. No volume work. No corners cut. Just premium residential projects built to a standard clients remember.
We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor who cares about the numbers as much as we care about the build, someone who protects margins, manages complexity across multiple projects, and brings commercial clarity to everything they touch.
The role is a hybrid role based between our East Lothian HQ and live sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
What you’ll be doing
* Protecting project margins through strong financial oversight, variation management, and accurate forecasting
* Managing valuations, subcontractor costs, and labour expenditure across multiple live projects
* Capturing, costing, and agreeing variations early, always with written approval before works proceed
* Processing subcontractor invoices, orders and variations using LiveCosts and Monday.com
* Liaising with directors, project managers, architects, subcontractors, and clients
* Identifying commercial risks early and escalating
* Keeping cost plans, variation logs, and financial records current and accessible at all times
What we’re looking for
* Proven QS experience on live construction projects with strong cost management and variation handling
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience in luxury or high-specification residential construction is a strong advantage
* Construction qualification (HNC, HND, or degree) and/or RICS membership is desirable
What we value
Resilience & Professionalism: The ideal candidate remains grounded, highly organised, and calm under pressure. Communication is defined by absolute clarity and honesty across all touchpoints, from high-net-worth clients to site subcontractors.
Precision & Problem Solving: A strong attention to detail, genuine pride in luxury finishes, and a practical, solutions-driven approach to resolving site challenges are essential.
Operational Excellence: Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple live projects seamlessly without allowing standards to slip. The position demands high tech-literacy and confidence utilising digital workflows such as LiveCosts and Monday.com.
Ultimately, we value a proactive, client-focused, "can-do" attitude that consistently drives projects to hit deadlines on time.
The package
* Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
* Profit share scheme, when IDH does well, so do you
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Fuel expenses covered for all company travel
* Mobile phone provided
This is a hybrid site and office-based role across our East Lothian HQ and Edinburgh project sites. Please confirm you are comfortable with in-person working as part of your application.
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