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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in City, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Listing for: Hays Construction and Property
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City

Your new company

A 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 lifecycle. 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 abilities
  • MRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.
  • Full right to work in the UK

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
  • 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

What you need to do now
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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