Quantity Surveyor

Eden Scott; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Annual Bonus

Enhanced Pension

Training & Development

Career progression

Diverse projects

Job summary

Eden Scott in Aberdeen is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful construction contractor with a UK footprint. You will be responsible for commercial delivery across multiple projects, including budgets, cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting, invoicing and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have current QS or Assistant QS experience, with excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of managing projects through

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle from tender stage to final account.
• Excellent commercial awareness, strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Currently a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking progression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, cost planning, procurement, valuations, subcontractor management, variations, forecasting, invoicing, and commercial reporting.
• Work with operational teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners to drive project performance and cost control.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and commercial best practice.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful construction contractor headquartered in Aberdeen. Operating across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality solutions for a broad client base throughout the UK. Working as part of an experienced commercial team, you'll play a key role in the financial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring commercial performance is maximised and business objectives are achieved. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

You'll take responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account, overseeing budgets, cost planning, procurement, valuations, subcontractor management, variations, forecasting, invoicing, and commercial reporting. Working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, you'll help drive project performance, maintain robust cost controls, identify opportunities for margin improvement, and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and commercial best practice.

The successful applicant will currently be a Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career. We welcome applications from candidates across a range of sectors including main contracting, specialist contracting, civil engineering, building, and consultancy. Applicants should possess excellent commercial awareness, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle from tender stage to final account.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid Working
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for the successful delivery of high-end bespoke projects, employee development, and long-term stability.