Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Edinburgh

Overview

Ready to step up into a senior role with real influence? This is an opportunity to join one of Scotland’s most awarded residential developers, working on a high-quality pipeline of projects across Edinburgh and the wider region.

You’ll be joining a market-leading commercial team with a strong landbank spanning private developments, joint ventures, and large affordable housing schemes. This is a business known for delivering quality and investing in its people — offering genuine long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across multiple residential developments
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• Drive value engineering and cost control throughout project lifecycle
• Work closely with internal teams including construction, technical, and land
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience managing multiple projects or large-scale developments
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts
• Ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Ambition to progress within a leading developer environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package
• Clear and structured career progression
• Exposure to a strong and diverse project pipeline
• Collaborative, high-performing commercial team
• Opportunity to work with a recognised market leader

Call to Action

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a senior role, this is a standout opportunity.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.