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Quantity Surveyor

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City of Edinburgh

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GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading Tier 1 building contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Edinburgh. This role involves managing the commercial aspects of public building projects, including procurement, cost forecasting, and compliance with contract terms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector projects and be equipped with relevant qualifications and skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car/car allowance + pension + healthcare

Structured career development and training

Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
Demonstrable track record of working on public sector projects.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the commercial function on live construction projects from procurement to final account.
Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final valuations.
Monitor project budgets and provide accurate cost forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

s1jobs Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Quantity Surveyor

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Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge with a Tier 1 contractor?

Do you have a strong background in managing the commercial aspects of public building projects? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About The Company

Our client is a well-established Tier 1 building contractor with a strong footprint across Scotland. Known for delivering complex, high-value public sector projects — including schools, healthcare facilities, civic buildings, and community infrastructure — they pride themselves on quality, collaboration, and innovation.

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work across the east of Scotland, they are now looking to appoint a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial function on live construction projects from procurement to final account
Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final valuations
Monitor project budgets and provide accurate cost forecasting
Procure subcontractors and manage their accounts
Work closely with site teams, planners, and design teams to drive project success
Ensure full compliance with contract terms

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment - the role may be suited to someone from a Tier 2 background looking to make the leap up.
Demonstrable track record of working on public sector projects (e.g., education, healthcare, local authority)
HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Based in or willing to travel within the east of Scotland

What’s On Offer

Opportunity to join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a secure pipeline of work
Competitive salary + car/car allowance + pension + healthcare
Structured career development and training
A supportive and forward-thinking working environment

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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