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Quantity surveyor

Livingston
Contract Scotland
Quantity surveyor
Posted: 27 June
Offer description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Housing
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading residential housebuilder is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team based in Livingston. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role with real influence over key housing developments across East Central Scotland.

The Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take full commercial responsibility for a number of live and upcoming housing sites. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, subcontractor management, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and to the highest standards. A key part of the role will also involve mentoring and developing junior surveyors, contributing to the growth and capability of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial delivery of residential developments from pre-construction through to final account

Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs)

Manage the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages

Monitor progress, manage risks, and drive value engineering opportunities

Produce accurate financial reports and forecasts

Liaise closely with internal teams including land, construction, and technical

Provide structured support, guidance, and training to Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors

About You:

Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the residential housebuilding sector

Proven track record of managing the full commercial cycle on multiple projects

Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail

Demonstrable experience in training, mentoring, or supporting junior surveyors

Strong leadership and communication skills

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field

Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary with car allowance or company vehicle

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave

Enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and life assurance

Genuine career development opportunities within a high-performing division

If you're a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for mentoring others and delivering quality housing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and supportive business.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application

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