Quantity Surveyor

C&P Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

C&P Recruitment is supporting a premier principal contractor in Edinburgh to appoint a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor. You will own the commercial aspects of high-end fit-out and refurbishment packages, bridging design intent with strict cost control across Scotland.

You will manage costs, procurement, variations and contracts while collaborating with estimating, joinery workshops and site teams to meet luxury project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in premium sectors (luxury residential, hospitality, heritage refurbishments).
• Excellent knowledge of JCT/SBCC contract suites.
• Strong negotiation, risk management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial metrics, cash flow, sub-contractor accounts and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Procure specialised sub-contractors, master craftspeople and bespoke materials.
• Value design variations and adjust for luxury material changes on live projects.
• Standardise and oversee JCT/SBCC forms of contract to protect commercial interests.
• Collaborate with estimating, joinery workshops and site delivery teams to align targets with delivery timelines.

Skills

Degree in QS

QS experience

Negotiation

Cost control

Risk management

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

JCT/SBCC contracts

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.