Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor role in Edinburgh/East of Scotland, joining a collaborative Cost & Commercial team to oversee commercial delivery on major projects across education, residential, infrastructure and public sectors. You will lead cost control, client relationships, and reporting while mentoring colleagues and contributing to regional growth. The opportunity blends client-facing leadership with technical depth in pre- and post-contract QS duties. Hybrid working and clear progression are available to shape a visible, high-impact career.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Strong career progression
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to major projects across Scotland
• Collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of major construction projects
• Manage cost control, commercial performance and project risk
• Own key client and stakeholder relationships
• Provide clear reporting on financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Undertake pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties
• Advise clients and project teams on commercial matters and procurement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive best practice
• Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and develop team capability
• Contribute to bids, business development and grow client relationships
• Support the wider Scottish and Northern Ireland regional practice

Key requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership
• Strong experience in both pre- and post-contract QS roles
• Proven experience delivering complex projects in consultancy or client-side environments
• Good knowledge of SBCC/JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong understanding of NRM and cost planning methodologies
• Excellent commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Confidence leading projects and supporting junior colleagues
• Proactive approach supporting broader business growth
• Good digital skills including Microsoft Office and ideally Power BI

• client-facing
• stakeholder management
• communication
• SBCC/JCT/NEC contracts
• NRM and cost planning methodologies
• Power BI

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