Job type
PermanentLocation
EdinburghWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Civils ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Attractive Pension and Salary
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.
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 now
If you're ready to take on a career-defining role with a respected developer, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
