Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge with a Tier 1 contractor?

Do you have a strong background in managing the commercial aspects of public building projects? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Tier 1 building contractor with a strong footprint across Scotland. Known for delivering complex, high-value public sector projects — including schools, healthcare facilities, civic buildings, and community infrastructure — they pride themselves on quality, collaboration, and innovation.
Due to a strong pipeline of secured work across the east of Scotland, they are now looking to appoint a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage the commercial function on live construction projects from procurement to final account

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  Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final valuations

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  Monitor project budgets and provide accurate cost forecasting

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  Procure subcontractors and manage their accounts

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  Work closely with site teams, planners, and design teams to drive project success

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  Ensure full compliance with contract terms 

Requirements

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  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment - the role may be suited to someone from a Tier 2 background looking to make the leap up. 

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  Demonstrable track record of working on public sector projects (e.g., education, healthcare, local authority)

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  HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

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  Based in or willing to travel within the east of Scotland
  

What’s on Offer

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  Opportunity to join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a secure pipeline of work

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  Competitive salary + car/car allowance + pension + healthcare

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  Structured career development and training

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  A supportive and forward-thinking working environment
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Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.