Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland

Senior Quantity Surveyor

An award-winning residential developer is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing developments across the region.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the full commercial lifecycle of multiple residential projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and high standards of delivery. You will work closely with the construction, design, and procurement teams to drive strong financial performance and support the successful completion of developments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cost planning, budget preparation, and forecasting throughout project stages

Lead procurement activities, including subcontractor tendering and contract negotiation

Provide accurate measurement, valuations, and cost reporting

Monitor project expenditure and ensure adherence to financial targets

Assess variations, claims, and contractual matters

Support junior surveyors and promote best practices within the commercial team

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient project delivery

About You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction (private housing preferred)

Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and analytical skills

Thorough knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes

Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple live projects

Confident communicator with strong stakeholder-management skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; professional accreditation advantageous

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led developments

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Genuine scope for career progression within a respected developer

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and the chance to influence the success of prestigious residential projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Legal Information:

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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