Senior Quantity Surveyor

JT Search; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of major infrastructure projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will oversee budgets, procurement, and contract administration while mentoring junior staff. Strong experience with NEC contracts and a degree in Quantity Surveying are essential. This role offers a chance to work with a reputable contractor that has a robust pipeline of projects and emphasizes professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering projects, particularly with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong understanding of cost control and contractual compliance in engineering projects.
• Chartered or working towards MRICS / MCICES accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Ensure commercial risk is effectively managed and mitigated.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC and JCT contracts

Job description

We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across sectors including highways, structures, utilities and major civil frameworks.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key work packages or projects from pre‑construction through to final account. You will work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure commercial performance, cost control and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of civil engineering projects or packages
• Preparation and management of budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors
• Valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Contract administration (NEC / JCT as applicable)
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
• Liaising with clients, project managers and operational teams
• Ensuring commercial risk is identified, managed and mitigated

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor
• Strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Sound knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Chartered or working towards MRICS / MCICES (desirable)