Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Edinburgh / East of Scotland
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction Consultancy | Cost Management | Built Environment
Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity - Edinburgh
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Cost and Commercial team in Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the East of Scotland's most significant construction and infrastructure projects, working across a diverse portfolio that includes education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, taking ownership of complex projects while contributing to the continued growth of an established regional practice.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of major projects from inception through to completion, ensuring robust cost control, effective risk management, and successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services
Preparing cost plans, estimates, budgets, and commercial reports
Managing NEC, JCT, and SBCC contracts
Monitoring project costs, financial performance, and commercial risk
Advising clients on procurement and commercial strategy
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Leading commercial discussions and project reporting
Mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting team development
Supporting business development activities and client engagement initiatives
Promoting best practice across multidisciplinary project teams
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Strong consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience
Proven experience delivering large-scale construction, infrastructure, or public sector projects
Sound knowledge of NEC and JCT/SBCC contracts
Strong cost planning and commercial management capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
MRICS status or progress towards chartership is highly desirable
A proactive approach with the ability to lead projects and influence commercial outcomes
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to work on landmark projects across Edinburgh and the East of Scotland
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Clear career progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and chartership support
Exposure to a varied and high-profile project portfolio
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Apply Today
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career and work on some of Scotland's most exciting developments, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion and further information.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status