128 senior quantity surveyor jobs found in Edinburgh

We are working with a leading main contractor who are seeking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the East with your first project being a high value commercial build in central Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is well regarded in the industry and are known for delivering high quality commercial projects which ensures a strong pipeline of secured work. Their reputation has been built on consistency, repeat business, and rewarding long term careers. The role: As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key part in managing the commercial and financial performance of projects, ensuring delivery to the highest standards. You will work closely with a highly respected Commercial Director while contributing to the success and long term growth of the business. Key duties will include: Managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects from start to completion Preparing, submitting, and reviewing tenders,...

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work for a global consultancy firm with a reputation for excellence? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client in Edinburgh, where you'll work on some of the most exciting projects in the UK. You'll work with a highly skilled and experienced team, using your knowledge and expertise to deliver successful projects for their clients. Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Provide high-quality quantity surveying services to clients across a range of sectors such as water, infrastructure, rail, highways, energy and defence. Manage project budgets and costs, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and to the highest standards Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects Prepare cost reports and track progress against budgets Manage subcontractor accounts and ensure that payments are made...

An established main contractor operating across Central Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a complex, mixed refurbishment and new build project valued between £25 30 million. The business delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, community, and commercial developments, with a strong pipeline of work in the east of the country. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, and acting as Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project from pre-contract involvement through to final account. You will be involved in reviewing tender and contract documentation, assessing subcontractor quotations, preliminaries, and contract conditions, and establishing robust budgets and cost plans. You will manage procurement of subcontractor packages, lead commercial meetings, and maintain strong financial control through cash flow forecasting, cost...

Job Title: Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Edinburgh Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance & benefits Purpose of the Role This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of highways projects and frameworks. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership, mentor and develop junior team members, and work closely with operational and client teams to ensure robust commercial control, profitability, and long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management Lead the preparation, review, and management of detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain full commercial responsibility from tender stage through to final account settlement. Monitor project expenditure, analyse variances, and implement cost control and value engineering measures. Manage work in progress to achieve and maintain accurate cash flow...

Overview Job Title: Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Edinburgh Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance & benefits Purpose of the Role: This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of highways projects and frameworks. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership, mentor and develop junior team members, and work closely with operational and client teams to ensure robust commercial control, profitability, and long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation, review, and management of detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain full commercial responsibility from tender stage through to final account settlement. Monitor project expenditure, analyse variances, and implement cost control and value engineering measures. Manage work in progress to achieve and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts. Produce, review, and...

Clarkson Owen Recruitment are working with a busy main contractor who due to recent project wins are looking to bring on board an experienced Quanttiy Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West Lothian. Projects will be a mixture of build and refurbishment and across central Scotland. In order to be suitable, you will be an experienced QS ideally working for a main contractor. A generous salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Dunfermline & Central Belt Negotiable DOE Avenues client a market leader in Civil Engineering have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding operations in Fife, You will be working on high profile energy projects across Scotland. Requirements : Extensive experience of Quantity Surveying on civil engineering projects NEC A or B is required to be considered for this role. Highly proficient on all computer systems, including all Microsoft Office software. You will be degree level qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Previous experience of Quantity Surveying on Utilities, Wind, Renewables, Waste to Energy & Substations would be highly advantageous. Interested? Apply with your most recent CV or Call Alanna on: (phone number removed). INDPERM

A large Civil Engineering Contractor are actively looking for a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based from their Fife office and oversee all Commercial aspects of their Scottish operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing QS who has a strong Civil Engineering background to join a growing team as they embark on a new chapter in the business history. With a strong base down in England they are now expanding in Scotland, with a strong project pipeline including Energy, Roads, Water and Heavy Civils they require a seasoned Commercial head to steer the ship up north. Candidates will ideally have 7+ years of experience within Civil Engineering projects with an excellent exposure to NEC 3 and 4 contracts. You will also be comfortable working independently initially before being responsible for growing the team moving forward. This is ideal for someone who has perhaps reached a ceiling in their current role and is...

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading house builder who are looking to recruit either an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Glasgow. In this role you will be looking after 2 new build housing sites. In order to be suitable you will be an experenced QS with housing experience. In return a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, generous annual leave and healthcare will be on offer.

Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 DOE + benefits package + bonus Ref: GR1508 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A reputable and long-standing Main Contractor delivering commercial building projects nationwide, with a very healthy order book. Due to natural expansion, the organisation has a requirement for an experienced QUANTITY SURVEYOR or SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR to join them on a permanent basis. The position will be based in South Lanarkshire and candidates should have extensive REFURBISHMENT and/or ROOFING/CLADDING experience. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow (phone number removed) + Car + Bonus + Benefits Step into the energy sector with long-term job security and career progression built in. With projects lined up for the next 5-10 years, you'll commercially manage high-value Overhead Line, Underground Cable and Substation projects, gaining deep sector expertise and opening doors to senior leadership positions as the business expands. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life, not the other way round. You'll also benefit from a generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy an extra five days if you need them. There's a strong focus on continuous learning and development, with mentoring programmes and support that will help you sharpen your commercial skills and prepare you for future promotions. On top of that, you'll get a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and the option to join a car scheme, all designed to give you peace of mind both...

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work in the Blantyre office of a national Civil Engineering contractor on a variety of projects including roads, infrastructure, energy from waste, wind farm and battery storage. This is an excellent opportunity to work a company that has a well-deserved, great reputation in the marketplace and offers near term promotional opportunities to Managing Quantity Surveyor level. Hybrid working and flexible start / finish times are also offered. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your duties as Senior Quantity Surveyor will include: Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements. Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms. Prompt submission of estimate / tendering information to the client. Prompt presentation of Final Accounts, including negotiation of all contractual entitlements. Prompt presentation of weekly cost /...

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Newport with 1 day per week travelling Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 + car allownance Sector: High end Rrefurbishment projects £100k - £1million Start Date: ASAP Quantity Surveyor - The Company: Our client is a highly sought after and successful main contractor with an established reputation across high end refurbishment projects as well as small construction projects. Typical projects are across governement office contracts as well as Commercial sectors and are fast paced 6-8 week, high quality bespoke jobs. Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to run varied and interesting refurbsihment contracts as part of a successful commercial team. There is a pathway to progress to Commercial Manager within 6-9 months. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of refurbishment of projects from Estimating through to completion, and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure & Engineering Projects Location : Reading, Berkshire Salary : 55,000- 85,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy with their search for a driven, career focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its UK based Project Services team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting a wide range of clients across the North West working on high-value infrastructure and heavy civil engineering projects across the oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and distribution, and commercial manufacturing sectors. Responsibilities : Deliver commercial and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle. Lead pre-contract activities: tendering, procurement, contract strategy. Manage post-contract administration: variations, payments, reporting, final accounts. Administer NEC3/4 contracts. Provide commercial advice to clients and project teams. Maintain effective stakeholder and client...

Are you ready to elevate your career? We re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Refresh division, specialising in Refurbishment and Building Improvement. This isn t your typical Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Within Refresh, you ll be involved in the commercial journey of each project from the very first estimation stage all the way through to completion. Our work spans everything from building envelope and internal fire compartmentation projects to full room and amenity space refurbishments. This role is able to offer: Varied Workload: Contribute to a wide range of projects that will challenge, motivate, and develop you. Full Project Lifecycle Engagement: Play a key role at every stage, shaping outcomes from start to finish. This is a pivotal moment for Refresh, with significant growth on the horizon. By joining us now, you ll have the opportunity to influence our direction, support our expansion, and help...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol (Office based with hybrid working) Thorn Baker s award-winning client, a leading residential developer, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their newly opened Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing a new regional team, with a clear and achievable pathway to Commercial Manager within the next two years as the region expands. What s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus package Car allowance or company car Mileage and fuel allowance Annual bonus scheme Private pension scheme Private healthcare Personal benefits portal with tailored discounts and perks Hybrid working: up to 2 days working from home per week Ongoing investment in training and professional development Required Skills & Experience Proven experience working on apartment / residential projects Experience with COINS and Microsoft...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement) North London We are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Senior QS to take full ownership of procurement for a major residential project based in Manor House (N4) . The Core Mission Your primary focus is the end-to-end procurement of high-value, complex packages. We need a specialist who can navigate the technical nuances of: M&E Packages: Full scope from tender to award. Facade Packages: Managing detailed specifications and specialist subcontractors. What You Bring Residential Expertise: You know the London residential market inside out. Procurement Mastery: A proven track record of hitting the ground running and closing out major packages. Negotiation Skills: The ability to find the balance between quality, compliance, and commercial viability. The Essentials Location: Manor House, North London (On-site 5 days/week). Role Type: Freelance Focus: Procurement of M&E and...

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a highly regarded contractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. In this role you will be working on projects for Scottish Power and other civils works. You will likely be looking after a few projects at any one time. In order to be suitable you will be an experienced QS from a civil engineering background. Experience working within the power industry would be beneficial. In return you will be offered a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Central London Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of high-profile, innovative projects that make a real impact We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in delivering complex construction schemes within the public sector. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering modern, sustainable buildings through a highly efficient construction approach. Based in Central London, you will take commercial ownership of one or more projects, leading supply chain management and reporting directly to senior commercial leadership. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, health & safety, and compliance. This role offers significant responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to projects that reshape the way buildings are delivered in the...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure Project (National Grid) Location : Loughton, Essex Salary : £53,000 - £65,000 + £7,000 car allowance Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, discretionary bonus A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Energy team on a major energy project valued in excess of £300m. This is a significant opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to undertake the end-to-end commercial management for a defined package of works on a high-profile, technically complex energy infrastructure scheme in the South East. The successful candidate will have the option of being based from Enfield, Hoddesdon or Bishops Stortford. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major transmission project, ensuring robust governance, cost control, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll be involved...