Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Property and Construction Consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Edinburgh office. This role involves leading diverse projects within the private sector, managing project lifecycles, mentoring juniors, and providing strategic cost advice. The firm values technical quality and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

Bonus

Personal Accident Cover

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• A relevant construction related degree qualification.
• MRICS is a must.
• Strong Quantity Surveying background in a UK Construction Consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles providing strategic cost advice to clients.
• Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to team growth.
• Lead various projects across private sectors like industrial, commercial, and fit-outs.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing skills

Project leadership

Solid Pre and Post Contract Experience

Education

Relevant construction related degree qualification

MRICS

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading independent Property and Construction Consultancy in their expanding Edinburgh office.

With a strong national presence and a growing pipeline in Scotland, the team delivers a wide range of industrial, commercial, refurbishment, and fit-out projects for high-profile clients.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

This is a firm run by Quantity Surveyors, offering an environment where technical quality, project enjoyment, and professional growth are at the core. The business only pursues projects that are engaging and aligned with their values, which is reflected in a staff retention rate more than double the industry average.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the lead on several exciting schemes across the private sector – from industrial sheds and high-spec refurbishments to commercial fit-outs and mixed-use developments.

You will manage full project lifecycles, provide strategic cost advice to clients, mentor junior surveyors, and contribute to the continued growth of the Scottish team. The role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support, within a consultancy that encourages flexibility, progression, and professional achievement.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• A relevant construction related degree qualification
• MRICS is a must
• Strong Quantity Surveying background in a UK Construction Consultancy
• A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion
• Solid Pre and Post Contract Experience
• Commercial awareness and confident client-facing skills
• Track record of delivering projects across industrial, commercial, or fit out sectors

In Return?

• £55,000 – £65,000
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Company Phone & Laptop
• Personal Accident Cover, Private Health Care, Life Assurance
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 1x day annual leave for charity day & 1x day for annual wellbeing day
• Pension scheme
• Season ticket loan

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business that values your experience, offers challenging and exciting projects, and puts people before profit – this is the role for you. Contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

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