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Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor Edinburgh | Landmark £80m City Centre Refurbishment Project | Tier 1 Main Contractor
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Our client is one of the UK's leading Tier 1 construction businesses, delivering some of the most prestigious and technically complex projects across the country. With a strong presence throughout Scotland, an enviable order book and a reputation for quality, innovation and collaborative delivery, they continue to invest in attracting the industry's best talent.
As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a landmark £80m refurbishment project in Edinburgh city centre. This is a rare opportunity to become involved in one of Scotland's most significant construction projects and play a key role in its successful delivery.
Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a major package of work on this high-profile refurbishment development, supporting the Commercial Lead and wider project team to ensure the successful financial management of the project from procurement through to final account.
Working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and the client, you will play a key role in protecting commercial interests while driving value and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing all commercial aspects of major work packages
- Procurement and subcontractor management
- Preparation, submission and agreement of valuations
- Cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
- Managing variations, change control and contractual documentation
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
- Supporting project cash flow and financial performance
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
- Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to maximise project outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record of working for a recognised main contractor on large-scale construction projects.
You will ideally possess:
- Experience working on projects valued £30m+
- Previous experience within a Tier 1 or leading national contractor environment
- Strong contractual knowledge, ideally with NEC forms of contract
- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills
- Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial administration
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Membership of RICS (or working towards it) would be advantageous
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What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a highly reputable national contractor with a strong culture, an excellent leadership team and a history of delivering some of the UK's most challenging projects. In return, you can expect:
- A highly competitive salary
- Generous car allowance
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension and private healthcare
- The opportunity to work on a flagship £80m city centre refurbishment project
- Long-term career progression within a market-leading business
- Exposure to major projects and future developments across Scotland
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
Alternatively, if this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please contact us for a confidential discussion about current opportunities within the Scottish construction market.
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