Overview Shape the future of the built environment across Edinburgh and wider Scotland region . Join our Buildings and Places team and play a leading role in delivering some of the region's most high-profile and transformative projects. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise is valued, your contribution matters, and you're supported to maximise your potential. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to take on a key role within our Cost and Commercial team. This position will support and lead the delivery of major projects across Edinburgh and wider Scotland region , contributing to a region undergoing significant investment and growth. 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. You will play a central role in driving project success, influencing commercial outcomes, and strengthening our presence in the local market. Your role 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 teams. Provide clear, structured reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting capability growth and fostering a high-performing team culture. Drive best practice in commercial management across multidisciplinary project teams. Contribute to the strategic growth of the business as part of a regional practice covering Scotland and Northern Ireland. About you Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Ideally 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 and adaptable to using different software interfaces, use of Microsoft suite of application, PowerBI etc. A proactive, driven individual with the confidence to lead, influence, and deliver Your Impact Beyond the Role While delivering high-quality commercial outcomes for our clients is central to this role, you will also play an active part in shaping our wider business. You'll have opportunities to contribute across: People Leadership - through mentoring and coaching Business Development - supporting bids, strengthening client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities Technical Leadership - sharing knowledge, driving standards, and promoting best practice Rewards
Quantity Surveyor in Edinburgh employer: slihrms
AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Technical Director in Civil Structures, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects across critical UK infrastructure while benefiting from a diverse and inclusive culture that values every voice. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee growth, including talent development and succession planning, you can shape your career while contributing to landmark engineering solutions in the Energy, Defence, and Nuclear sectors.
