Senior Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee a £30–35 million refurbishment and new build project. You will manage all commercial aspects, whether assessing tenders or mentoring junior staff. With a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000 plus benefits like a car allowance and private healthcare, this position is ideal for someone eager to advance their career in a stable, ambitious company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on £20m–£40m projects.
• Experience with refurbishment and new build projects.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for the project.
• Manage procurement of subcontractor packages.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to the site team.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of construction methods

Commercial management

Confident communication skills

Ability to lead and support team members

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Professional membership (RICS or equivalent)

Job description

An established main contractor operating across Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a complex, mixed refurbishment and new build project valued between £30–35 million. The business delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, community, and commercial developments, with a strong pipeline of work in the east of the country.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, and acting as Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project from pre-contract involvement through to final account. You will be involved in reviewing tender and contract documentation, assessing subcontractor quotations, preliminaries, and contract conditions, and establishing robust budgets and cost plans.

You will manage procurement of subcontractor packages, lead commercial meetings, and maintain strong financial control through cash flow forecasting, cost value reconciliation, and financial reporting. The role will also involve providing clear contractual and commercial advice to the site team, managing change control, preparing interim valuations, supporting payment processes, and contributing to monthly project and cost review meetings. Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team will also form part of the position.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) preferred
• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects typically in the £20m–£40m range
• Experience of both refurbishment and new build projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, commercial management, and standard forms of contract
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead, support, and develop junior team members
• Commercially astute, self-motivated, and able to manage priorities and deadlines

Salary & Package

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers a competitive salary in the region of £65,000–£75,000, plus a comprehensive package including car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and clear opportunities for future career development and progression within the business.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone looking to take ownership of a major project while developing their career with a stable and well-regarded contractor.