Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks

Construction
Midlothian
November 20, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Deploy your QS experience on a large multi-year residential project in Edinburgh. Get in touch now!

Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils Package Residential Development (Edinburgh)Attractive Salary Pension Scheme Flexible Working Long-Term Project
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading residential builder developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing across Scotland. Known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the company is embarking on a major residential development in Edinburgh that will span the next five years. With a reputation as an excellent employer, they offer a collaborative culture and long-term career prospects.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of a substantial civils package within this flagship residential development. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructure
  • Overseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administration
  • Supporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk management
  • Liaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and compliance
  • Reporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planning

    • This is a high-impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape a major development from the ground up.
    What you’ll need to succeed
    To be successful, you’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packages
  • Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT)
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • A proactive and detail-oriented approach
  • Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

    • Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments will be highly regarded. Perhaps you are currently working for a civils contractor and are seeking to work for a main contractor on a high-profile project in Edinburgh.
    What you’ll get in return
    In return, you’ll enjoy:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)
  • Long-term project stability and career development
  • A supportive and forward-thinking team environment

    • What you need to do nowIf you’re ready to take on a career-defining role with a respected developer, we’d love to hear from you.

    If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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