Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects, Scotland (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Edinburgh is seeking a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major projects across Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will drive cost control, risk management, and reporting, while mentoring junior staff and raising commercial standards in a multidisciplinary team.

The role supports regional growth with a leadership-focused approach and a strong emphasis on client relationships, contract knowledge, and cost planning.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Ideally working towards chartership.
• Strong experience across pre- and post-contract duties.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects within a consultancy or client environment.
• Working knowledge of SBCC/JCT and NEC contracts.
• Solid understanding of NRM and cost planning methodologies.
• Digitally literate and able to use Microsoft suite incl. PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of major projects, ensuring strong cost control, risk management, and performance outcomes.
• Take ownership of key project relationships, engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership teams.
• Provide clear, structured reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting capability growth and fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Drive best practice in commercial management across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the business as part of a regional practice covering Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Skills

Contract management

Pre- and post-contract experience

Client relationship management

Leadership

Cost control

Risk management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Edinburgh is seeking a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major projects across Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will drive cost control, risk management, and reporting, while mentoring junior staff and raising commercial standards in a multidisciplinary team.

The role supports regional growth with a leadership-focused approach and a strong emphasis on client relationships, contract knowledge, and cost planning.