Senior Quantity Surveyor, Buildings

Location: Edinburgh / East of Scotland
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Construction Consultancy | Cost Management | Built Environment

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.

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

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

• 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

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.