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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4809942

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Edinburgh Salary:  (per annum)
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Full time Industry: Construction / Property and Surveying Company:
Hays Consultant:
James Coyle Hays office:
Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent Street Phone:
Email: james.coyle

If you are a Quantity Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on  or email  .What you'll get in return
60,000 - 70,000 basic salary

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave

Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Clear career progression and professional development opportunities

Support towards professional accreditation and continued learning

The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting and challenging projects

Your new companyA leading global engineering, design and project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Edinburgh team. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, energy and construction projects, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile developments that help shape the built environment across Scotland and the wider UK.Your new role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual support throughout the project life cycle. Working closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams, your duties will include:

Cost planning, estimating and budgeting

Contract administration and procurement support

Managing project costs and financial reporting

Identifying and mitigating commercial risks

Preparing valuations, change control and final accounts

Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to programme

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects whilst developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within consultancy, infrastructure or construction environments

Strong understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC and/or JCT Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills

Strong stakeholder management and communication abilitiesMRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

Full right to work in the UKWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809942 - James Coyle
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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