Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Job Description

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Deploy your QS experience on a large multi-year residential project in Edinburgh. Get in touch now!

Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils Package | Residential Development (Edinburgh)
Attractive Salary | Pension Scheme | Flexible Working | Long-Term Project Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading residential builder developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing across Scotland. Known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the company is embarking on a major residential development in Edinburgh that will span the next five years. With a reputation as an excellent employer, they offer a collaborative culture and long-term career prospects.

Your new role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of a substantial civils package within this flagship residential development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructure
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administration
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk management
• Liaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and compliance
• Reporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planning

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape a major development from the ground up.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you’ll bring:

Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packages

Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT)
Excellent communication and negotiation skills

A proactive and detail-oriented approach

Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments will be highly regarded. Perhaps you are currently working for a civils contractor and are seeking to work for a main contractor on a high-profile project in Edinburgh. xekaoyc What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll enjoy:

A competitive salary and benefits package

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)
Long-term project stability and career development

A supportive and forward-thinking team environment

What you need to do nowIf you're ready to take on a career-defining role with a respected developer, we’d love to hear from you.

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