At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for exciting infrastructure projects in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join a leading global engineering consultancy known for innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, life assurance, private medical care, and generous leave.
- Other info: Structured career progression and professional development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quantity Surveying with strong commercial skills; degree-qualified preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Your new company
You will be joining a leading global engineering and project management consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. With a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and engineering projects, the organisation offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and professional development.
Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of major projects. Responsibilities will include cost planning, contract administration, risk management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing commercial expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally at Senior level
- Background in infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects
- Strong knowledge of contract forms (e.g. NEC)
- Excellent commercial acumen and cost management skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards (desirable)
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and package
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 50% income protection + critical illness cover
- Pension scheme with double employer contribution (up to 10%)
- Private medical care
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 37.5-hour working week
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Season ticket loan (available after probation)
- Structured career progression and professional development support
What you need to do now
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Edinburgh employer: Hays Construction and Property
Join a leading global engineering and project management consultancy in Edinburgh, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering structured career progression and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, private medical care, and generous annual leave. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be integral to delivering high-quality projects while enjoying the support of multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to your growth.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
