Quantity Surveyor – Dunfermline
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + benefits
Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a well-established house builder where you’ll be trusted, supported, and genuinely listened to?
We’re delighted to be working in partnership with a successful, family-owned residential developer as they continue to grow their project pipeline and strengthen their commercial team in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, long-term vision, and a collaborative, down-to-earth culture.
The Role
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility across a portfolio of residential developments. You’ll work closely with site and project teams from feasibility through to final account, playing a key role in driving value, managing risk, and supporting successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake site feasibility studies and project appraisals.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risk alongside the project team.
* Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities and take-offs.
* Select, appoint, and negotiate with subcontractors and material suppliers.
* Lead tender negotiations and value engineering exercises.
* Manage commercial handovers from estimating through to delivery.
* Maintain strong, long-term working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Control and report on all commercial aspects of projects.
* Prepare CVRs, cost reports, and accurate forecasts to completion.
* Manage subcontract packages through to final account agreement.
* Produce subcontractor payments in line with the Construction Act.
* Manage labour-only subcontractor packages and agree weekly balances.
* Prepare valuations, applications, claims, and manage variations.
* Final account negotiation and agreement.
What We’re Looking For
* HNC (minimum) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
* Post-qualification experience with a main contractor or house builder.
* Strong background in Design & Build projects.
* Proven experience managing subcontract packages and commercial reporting.
* Confident negotiator with the ability to influence and achieve value.
* Highly numerate, detail-focused, and commercially astute.
* Strong IT skills, particularly across MS Office.
* Solid understanding of Building Regulations, warranties, and H&S requirements.
Why Apply?
* Join a stable, family-owned business with a strong pipeline of work.
* Supportive, close-knit team where your contribution genuinely matters.
* Long-term career development rather than short-term pressure.
* Opportunity to work on quality residential developments close to home.
If you’re a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure role with influence, variety, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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