Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic consultancy firm in Edinburgh is seeking a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects valued up to £50m, focusing on all aspects of quantity surveying from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the commercial construction market, be degree qualified, and chartered with RICS or similar. Join a progressive and supportive employer that values equality and fosters new business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning, measurement of quantities, and estimating software.
• Competent in preparing tender documentation and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasibility estimates, cost planning, and contract procurement.
• Manage projects effectively and drive performance standards.

Skills

Cost Planning

Tender Documentation

Post-Contract Management

Commercial Awareness

Dispute Resolution

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered with RICS or similar

Tools

APIC

Pinnacle/ePMP

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Edinburgh? Are you interested in working for a progressive, supportive, and flexible employer? Then keep reading, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A fantastic consultancy firm in Edinburgh is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be part of a well-established team, helping to deliver all aspects of quantity surveying from project inception to completion on various projects within the build and real estate sectors, valued up to £50m.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility estimates, cost planning, contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering, and commercial awareness.
• Dispute resolution and post-contract management, including cost reporting.
• Drive performance standards through expert communication and effective use of performance management processes.
• Work on projects of diverse scope, analyzing situations and data to evaluate factors and solve problems.
• Manage projects effectively using systems such as APIC, Pinnacle/ePMP, and other relevant protocols.
• Develop marketing opportunities and alert Directors and Business Development of potential leads to foster new business development.

Requirements

• Experience in Cost Planning: Area Schedules, Measurement of Quantities, and entry onto Estimating software; presenting cost plans.
• Competent in Tender Documentation: BQ/Pricing Schedule Measurement, Preliminaries/Appendices, Team/Project leadership.
• Experience in Post-Contract Management: Preparation of valuations, final accounts, cost reporting, and change control.
• Significant experience in the commercial construction market and familiarity with working within a consultancy environment.
• Degree qualified and Chartered with RICS or similar, or close to becoming chartered.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract roles, as an Employment Business.