Quantity Surveyor

Construction
Midlothian
September 26, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

STRABAG UK are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Buildings Division to support the successful delivery of major construction projects in Edinburgh and throughout the UK.

  • Strongknowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, CommercialManagement, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Experienceworking as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
  • Provenexperience delivering building projects across commercial, residential,healthcare, education, or public sector environments.
  • Excellentunderstanding of cost management, procurement, and commercial reporting.
  • Strongnegotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficient inMicrosoft Office and commercial management software

STRABAG – Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.

About Us:

STRABAG UK is part of the STRABAG Group, one of Europe’s leading technology-driven construction companies, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors. Within our Buildings Division, we deliver high-quality projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and public sector developments.

About the Role:

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, the successful candidate will ensure robust cost control, risk management, and commercial performance while supporting STRABAG UK’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

  • Prepare,monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
  • Undertakecost planning and value engineering exercises throughout the projectlifecycle.
  • Manageprocurement activities including tender analysis, package recommendations,and subcontract negotiations.
  • Prepareand administer subcontract agreements and associated documentation.
  • Assess andprocess subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
  • Monitorproject costs and identify opportunities to improve commercialperformance.
  • Produceaccurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
  • Preparefinancial reports, forecasts, and management information for seniorleadership.
  • Assist inthe preparation of business performance reports and project reviews.
  • Administercontracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable forms ofcontract, including JCT.
  • Prepare,submit, and negotiate interim valuations and payment applications.
  • Identify,quantify, and manage variations, compensation events, and change controlprocesses.
  • Supportthe preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
  • Maintainaccurate commercial records and contractual correspondence.
  • Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK build projects.
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment.
  • Professional development and career progression.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
  • We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our “People. Planet. Progress.” strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG UK

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