Senior Quantity Surveyor

If you are a Quantity Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on or email

What you'll get in return

£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary

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

Your new company 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 life cycle. 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

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