Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | East Lothian |
| Area | Edinburgh, ScotlandEast Lothian, Scotland |
| Sector | Construction - Commercial ManagementConstruction - Quantity Surveying |
| Salary | Up to £62,000 + company pension scheme |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | J11770 |
- Description
- Our client has delivered over 200 bespoke new builds and high-spec renovations, built to an exceptional standard across Edinburgh & the Lothians. They now have a requirement for a quantity surveyor to add to the team, as they scale toward £10M+ turnover. You will step into a highly visible commercial lead role with full ownership of our live portfolio, working directly with the company directors.
The Role
You will act as the commercial lead across multiple luxury projects, managing numbers from contract to final account.
Key Responsibilities
·Margin Ownership: Protect project margins end-to-end, from cost plans through to final account settlements.
·Variation Management: Capture, cost, and agree variations early to secure margins before site works begin.
·Supply Chain: Negotiate subcontractor packages to maintain and grow our premium supply chain.
·Stakeholder Engagement: Lead commercial discussions with high-net-worth clients, architects, and subcontractors.
·Risk Mitigation: Identify commercial risks early and present proactive solutions to directors.
·Digital Workflow: Manage valuations, subcontractor costs, and labour spend using LiveCosts and Monday.com.
·Growth Support: Assist directors with pricing and securing new premium contracts.
What Are They Looking For?
·Experience: Proven QS experience on live construction sites with strong cost and variation management.
·Sector Knowledge: Experience in luxury or high-specification residential construction is highly advantageous.
·Confidence: Strong commercial acumen; comfortable negotiating and holding your ground professionally.
·Tech-Savvy: Ability to interpret technical drawings and comfortable utilising modern digital management tools.
Qualifications:
·HNC, HND, Degree, or RICS membership is preferred but not essential.
·Licence: Full UK driving licence is required.
The Package
·Competitive salary up to £62,000 (DOE).
·Genuine career growth pathway as the business scales.
·28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
·Company pension scheme.
·Covered fuel expenses for all company travel.
·Company mobile phone.
·Free on-site parking at HQ.
