Managing Quantity Surveyor

Eden Scott; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8,000 car allowance

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Performance bonus

Enhanced pension contribution

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established privately owned construction contractor based in Dundee. You will oversee the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio including luxury housing, student accommodation and major refurbishments, while mentoring a small team of surveyors and driving profitability across projects.

You will manage cost, procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts, working with operational teams and senior

Qualifications

• Cost management, procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects including luxury housing, student accommodation, care facilities, refurbishments and cultural schemes.
• Lead and develop a small team of Quantity Surveyors, providing guidance and commercial oversight.
• Management of cost, procurement, subcontractor administration, CVRs, final accounts and client relationships.
• Drive commercial performance, manage risk and support growth of the Dundee team.

Job description

A Managing Quantity Surveyor is required to join the commercial team of a well‑established and rapidly growing privately owned construction contractor based in Dundee.

Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will oversee the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects including luxury housing developments, student accommodation, care facilities, high‑end refurbishments and major cultural schemes. This is a key appointment within a business experiencing fantastic growth.

Alongside taking commercial ownership of projects, you will lead, mentor and develop a small team of Quantity Surveyors, providing guidance, support and commercial oversight while helping establish best practice across the wider business. Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in driving commercial performance, managing risk and supporting the continued growth of the Dundee based team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost management, procurement, subcontractor administration, valuations, variations, forecasting, CVRs, final accounts and client relationship management, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and commercially controlled throughout their lifecycle.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a management role, or an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor seeking a platform for further career progression within a growing business. Future expansion plans are expected to create significant opportunities for advancement into senior commercial leadership positions.

Package includes:

• £8000 car allowance or company car
• EV salary sacrifice scheme option
• Significant performance‑related bonus
• Enhanced pension contribution