Commercial Lead Edinburgh | Bespoke Residential Developer | Projects up to 50m Your new company A well-established, bespoke property developer based in Edinburgh, specialising in high-quality residential, hotel, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments. With a reputation for delivering complex refurbishment and redevelopment schemes, they manage projects up to 50m and pride themselves on a collaborative, high-performing culture driven by experienced professionals. Your new role Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to step into a leadership role. You will take ownership of a small, highly capable commercial team, leading four experienced Quantity Surveyors across a portfolio of refurbishment-led projects.This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will oversee cost management, procurement, and commercial delivery while providing guidance and leadership to an already established team. The focus is on maintaining high standards, ensuring consistency, and driving best practice across projects rather than redefining existing processes. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or property development Strong background in refurbishment projects, ideally within residential, hotels or BTR sectors Leadership experience or clear capability to manage and mentor a team High levels of emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, support and develop others Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach Ambition to grow within a high-quality, design-led developer environment This role would suit someone who is confident leading from the front, but equally understands the value of empowering a knowledgeable and experienced team. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package Attractive bonus structure Opportunity to work on flagship developments up to 50m Leadership position within a respected bespoke developer Strong pipeline of Edinburgh-based projects offering long-term stability and growth What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk