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Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Our client is a leading main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering major construction projects across Scotland. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the business, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join at the very start of a prestigious £90million commercial new-build project in the heart of Edinburgh, which is now entering its pre-construction phase.
Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of this major project from pre-construction through to completion. Working alongside an experienced project and commercial team, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the project through the pre-construction phase, including procurement, package strategy, and commercial planning
- Managing key subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account
- Cost forecasting, reporting, and budget management
- Managing variations, valuations, and contractual matters
- Working closely with the wider project, design, and operational teams
- Building strong commercial relationships with the client and supply chain
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
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What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a strong main contractor background and experience delivering significant new-build construction projects. A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline would be preferred, alongside strong commercial awareness and excellent subcontractor management skills.
What you'll get in return
This represents an excellent time to join a contractor experiencing a significant period of growth. You will benefit from:
- Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on a flagship £90m Edinburgh project
- Involvement from pre-construction through to project delivery
- Strong and secured pipeline of future work
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow
- The opportunity to join an established, highly regarded contractor with a strong presence in the Scottish market
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What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a Senior QS position, or an established Senior QS looking for a major Edinburgh project with excellent long-term prospects, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.
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