Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Property Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Construction & Property Recruitment seeks a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor to join our client in Edinburgh, a premier principal contractor specialising in luxury refurbishment and bespoke joinery across Scotland.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage costs from pre-construction through final accounts, procure sub-contractors, value variations, and oversee contract administration while aligning with site delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).
• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor with main contractor, sub-contractor, or interior fitter.
• Experience in premium sectors (luxury residential, hospitality, high-end retail, heritage refurbishments).
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT / SBCC contract suites.
• Strong negotiation, risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence; role involves site visits across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Cost management & reporting for high-spec fit-out and refurbishment packages.
• Procurement of specialised sub-contractors and materials.
• Value design variations and manage change control on live projects.
• Contract administration and protection of commercial interests.
• Collaborate with estimating, joinery workshops and site teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk management

Problem-solving

Driving licence

JCT/SBCC knowledge

Site visits

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Our client are a premier principal contractor specialising in luxury, high-end refurbishment and bespoke joinery projects across Scotland. Due to a strong, long-term pipeline of prestigious projects, they are seeking a commercially sharp and driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Edinburgh.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take full commercial responsibility for a variety of high-spec fit-out and refurbishment packages from pre-construction through to final accounts. You will bridge the gap between architectural vision and strict commercial control, managing costs carefully without compromising on design or material quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management & Reporting: Oversee all project financial metrics, managing cash flow, sub-contractor accounts, and regular cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Procurement: Procure highly specialised sub-contractors, master craftspeople, and bespoke material packages.
• Variations & Change Control: Manage and value intricate design variations efficiently, adjusting for luxury material specification changes on live projects.
• Contract Administration: Standardise and oversee JCT/SBCC forms of contract to protect the company's commercial interests.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with our estimating, in-house joinery workshops, and site delivery teams to align commercial targets with project delivery timelines.

Key Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent experience).
• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor working for a main contractor, sub-contractor, or specialist interior fitter.
• Experience in premium sectors (luxury residential, 5-star hospitality, high-end commercial retail, or heritage refurbishments) is highly desirable.
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT / SBCC contract suites.
• A strong, proactive approach to negotiation, risk management, and problem-solving.
• Full UK Driving License, as the role involves visiting premium project sites across Scotland.

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive base salary negotiable based on your specific experience.
• Car allowance or company vehicle alongside covered business travel expenses.
• The chance to work on some of the most exclusive, high-profile architectural and joinery developments across Scotland.