Senior Quantity Surveyor

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A leading global engineering, design and project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Edinburgh team. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, energy and construction projects, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile developments that help shape the built environment across Scotland and the wider UK.

Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams, your duties will include:

• Cost planning, estimating and budgeting
• Contract administration and procurement support
• Managing project costs and financial reporting
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
• Preparing valuations, change control and final accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to programme
• This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects whilst developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within consultancy, infrastructure or construction environments
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC and/or JCT
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• MRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.
• Full right to work in the UK

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave
• Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Support towards professional accreditation and continued learning
• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting and challenging projects

What you need to do now
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