Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

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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.

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