Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse sectors

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on high‑value construction projects across Edinburgh and the East of Scotland. The role combines client-facing duties with technical cost planning and procurement oversight within a supportive, growing team.

You will contribute to bids, mentor junior colleagues, and help expand the regional practice while embracing hybrid working arrangements and a broad sector portfolio.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience across pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of major construction projects.
• Manage cost control, commercial performance and project risk.
• Own key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide reporting on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Undertake pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Advise clients on commercial matters and procurement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive best practice.
• Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors and develop team capability.
• Support bids, business development and client relationships.
• Contribute to the regional Scottish and Northern Ireland practice.

Skills

Commercial delivery

Client management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualified or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

Edinburgh & East of Scotland Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

A leading construction and property consultancy is continuing to grow its Cost & Commercial team in Edinburgh and across the East of Scotland, creating an opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the business. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, including education, residential, infrastructure and public sector developments. You'll join a collaborative and established team where you'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients and senior stakeholders while contributing to the continued growth of the regional business.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the commercial delivery of major projects, providing high-quality cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial delivery of major construction projects.
• Managing cost control, commercial performance and project risk.
• Taking ownership of key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Providing clear reporting on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Undertaking both pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Advising clients and project teams on commercial matters and procurement.
• Working across multidisciplinary project teams to drive best practice.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and developing team capability.
• Contributing to bids, business development and the growth of existing client relationships.
• Supporting the wider Scottish and Northern Ireland regional practice.

The Person

We're looking for a confident and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take ownership of major projects and develop their career within a leading consultancy. Ideally, you will have:

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Strong experience across both pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Good knowledge of SBCC/JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of NRM and cost planning methodologies.
• Excellent commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confidence leading projects, influencing stakeholders and supporting junior colleagues.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally Power BI.
• A proactive approach with the ambition to contribute to the wider growth of the business.

Beyond Project Delivery

This is more than a project delivery role. You'll have the opportunity to make a wider contribution to the business through:

• People Leadership – mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Business Development – supporting bids, strengthening client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Technical Leadership – sharing knowledge, developing best practice and contributing to technical standards.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Opportunity to work on major projects across Scotland.
• Strong career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of sectors and clients.
• Opportunity to take on greater leadership and commercial responsibility.
• A collaborative environment with support towards your long-term career ambitions.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.