Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected residential developer in Edinburgh seeks a Quantity Surveyor for a significant multi-year residential development. The role includes managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and contributing to project delivery strategies. Ideal candidates will have quantity surveying experience, commercial acumen, and the relevant qualifications. Attractive salary, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)

Long-term project stability and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packages.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT).
• Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructure.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk management.
• Liaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and compliance.
• Reporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planning.

Skills

Proven experience in quantity surveying

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Education

Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils Package | Residential Development (Edinburgh)

Attractive Salary | Pension Scheme | Flexible Working | Long-Term Project

Deploy your QS experience on a large multi-year residential project in Edinburgh. Get in touch now!

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading residential builder developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing across Scotland. Known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the company is embarking on a major residential development in Edinburgh that will span the next five years. With a reputation as an excellent employer, they offer a collaborative culture and long‑term career prospects.

Your new role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of a substantial civils package within this flagship residential development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructure
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administration
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk management
• Liaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and compliance
• Reporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planning

This is a high‑impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape a major development from the ground up.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packages
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and detail‑oriented approach
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Experience on large‑scale residential or mixed‑use developments will be highly regarded. Perhaps you are currently working for a civils contractor and are seeking to work for a main contractor on a high‑profile project in Edinburgh.

What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)
• Long‑term project stability and career development
• A supportive and forward‑thinking team environment

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What you need to do now: If you're ready to take on a career‑defining role with a respected developer, we’d love to hear from you.

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