Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryEdinburgh, City of EdinburghpermanentPosted: 15 June 2026
Apply NowA leading engineering and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Cost and Commercial team, supporting the delivery of major projects across Edinburgh, Glashow and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional ready to take ownership of complex, high-value schemes across sectors including education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments.
Responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor:
* Lead the commercial delivery of major projects, ensuring strong cost control, risk management, and performance outcomes
* Take ownership of key project relationships, engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership
* Provide clear, structured reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
* Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performing team culture
* Drive best practice in commercial management across multidisciplinary project teams
* Contribute to business development through bids, client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities
Essential Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor:
* Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
* Chartered (MRICS) or working towards chartership
* Strong experience across pre- and post-contract duties
* Proven track record delivering complex projects within a consultancy or client environment
* Working knowledge of SBCC/JCT and NEC contracts
* Solid understanding of NRM and cost planning methodologies
* Digitally literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and PowerBI
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional ready to take ownership of complex, high-value schemes across sectors including education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments.
Responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor:
* Lead the commercial delivery of major projects, ensuring strong cost control, risk management, and performance outcomes
* Take ownership of key project relationships, engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership
* Provide clear, structured reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
* Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performing team culture
* Drive best practice in commercial management across multidisciplinary project teams
* Contribute to business development through bids, client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities
Essential Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor:
* Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
* Chartered (MRICS) or working towards chartership
* Strong experience across pre- and post-contract duties
* Proven track record delivering complex projects within a consultancy or client environment
* Working knowledge of SBCC/JCT and NEC contracts
* Solid understanding of NRM and cost planning methodologies
* Digitally literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and PowerBI