Senior Quantity Surveyor – Edinburgh
Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major Projects | Long-Term Pipeline
I’m currently supporting one of Scotland’s leading Tier 1 contractors in the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation, a secure forward order book, and a varied portfolio of high-profile projects across Scotland.
The Project Portfolio
You’ll be involved in the commercial delivery of a diverse range of live and upcoming projects, including:
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£45m major refurbishment & fit-out project (Edinburgh city centre)
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£20m warehousing / industrial development
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£65m new-build education facility
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with site teams, commercial managers and key stakeholders. Responsibilities will include:
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Full commercial management of live projects
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Procurement and management of subcontract packages
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Valuations, CVRs, forecasting and reporting
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Managing variations and change control
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Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
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Working collaboratively with project and delivery teams to protect commercial outcomes
About You
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Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
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Experience delivering large-scale new build, refurbishment or fit-out projects
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Strong understanding of commercial processes, cost control and subcontract management
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Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and external stakeholders
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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and package
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Car allowance / company car
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Well-structured commercial team and support
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Long-term project pipeline and job security
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Clear progression opportunities within a Tier 1 business
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Edinburgh-based role with major local projects
Interested?
If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your next move and would like to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, I’d be keen to speak