Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

What you need to do now
If 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.

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