Senior Quantity Surveyor

Certain Advantage; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Certain Advantage is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) to be based in Edinburgh for a permanent role. The candidate should bring extensive MEP experience within data centre projects and oversee commercial aspects across multiple schemes.

The role involves BoQ preparation, procurement oversight, and contract administration to drive cost efficiency and profitability. You will lead pre- and post-contract activities and collaborate across teams to deliver successful outcomes for major

Qualifications

• MEP experience on data centre projects.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience with BoQs and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of pre- and post-contract services across multiple projects.
• Provide expert commercial and financial guidance to clients.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), tender documentation, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, valuations, and payments.
• Maximise cost efficiency and project profitability.
• Manage claims, resolve disputes, and support successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellence and grow the business.

Skills

MEP experience

Data centre projects

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Tools

BoQ drafting

Tender documentation

Procurement

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. MEP experience within data centre projects is strongly preferred.

The company

Were working with a successful global consulting and project management firm specialising in real estate, infrastructure, and construction. It helps clients plan, design, and deliver complex buildings and urban developments from early feasibility studies all the way through to completion and operation. The company is known for combining engineering expertise with sustainability and digital innovation. It often works on large-scale projects like corporate headquarters, hospitals, airports, and smart city developments, ensuring theyre efficient, environmentally responsible, and future ready.

Your responsibilities

• Take ownership of pre- and post-contract services across multiple projects
• Provide expert commercial and financial guidance to clients
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), tender documentation, and feasibility studies
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, valuations, and payments
• Maximise cost efficiency and project profitability
• Manage claims, resolve disputes, and support successful outcomes
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellence and grow the business