Senior Quantity Surveyor

cbs Selection; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee large-scale construction projects in Edinburgh. The role involves full commercial management from pre-construction to final account, including managing cost plans, subcontractor relationships, and producing monthly reports. Ideal candidates should have experience with large projects, strong knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This position also offers an attractive benefits package and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Long-term pipeline of work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Project QS with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering large or complex construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• MRICS or progression towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial responsibility for major projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Manage cost plans, budgets, forecasts, and commercial risks.
• Mentor Assistant and Intermediate QS staff.

Skills

Successful management of cost plans and budgets

Strong stakeholder management

Ability to operate autonomously

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Major Construction Projects Edinburgh

A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale, high-value construction projects across Edinburgh.

This is a real opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being on site, leading packages, and taking real ownership of project commercial performance from start to finish.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of major projects, typically from pre-construction through to final account.

Key duties will include:

• Full commercial responsibility for major construction projects
• Managing cost plans, budgets, forecasts and CVRs
• Procurement and commercial management of key subcontract packages
• Valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor relationships and commercial risk
• Producing accurate monthly commercial reports
• Working closely with site and project teams to drive performance
• Supporting and mentoring Assistant and Intermediate QS staff

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Project QS with a main contractor
• Track record delivering large or complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Confident managing subcontractors and negotiating commercial outcomes
• Ability to operate autonomously on live construction projects between £20M & £50M
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• MRICS or progression towards chartership is advantageous, but not essential

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus attractive benefits package
• Long-term pipeline of work in and around Edinburgh
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
• Stable, well-resourced contractor with strong commercial leadership
• Clear progression to Commercial Manager for the right individual

Apply

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contractor experience and are considering your next move in the Edinburgh market, please apply with confidence. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.