Trainee Quantity Surveyor jobs in Edinburgh

Job Description Edinburgh | Attractive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus A leading premium main contractor with a strong foothold in the Edinburgh market is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing commercial team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a business renowned for its brilliant culture, long-standing client relationships, and consistent...

You will be joining a small team of three Quantity Surveyors, offering a supportive environment with direct access to senior professionals and real opportunities for career development.

You will have the chance to work on exciting, high-quality builds that are shaping the built environment across the region.

You will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure commercial control, accurate forecasting, and value-driven decision making. This is a hands-on role where your insight and professionalism will directly contribute to the continued success of the business.

Job Description Assistant Quantity SurveyorEdinburgh (projects across the Central Belt)£40,000 - £50,000 + Car or Allowance + Training + Excellent BenefitsThis is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established main contractor where you will be working within an established commercial team delivering a variety of projects.Are you an Assistant or Junior Quantity Surveyor...

You will take ownership of interim valuations, change assessments, detailed variation pricing, measurement, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations. The post holder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all M&E commercial outputs, including CVRs, variation logs, commercial trackers, risk registers, and final accounts.

You will support senior quantity surveyors by maintaining detailed records of materials and labor costs, aiding in budget preparation, and tracking site expenditure. The ideal candidate demonstrates numerical proficiency, a keen willingness to learn, and foundational knowledge of construction methods and materials.

About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in EPC projects or HVDC. The ideal candidate will have a solid background managing costs and contracts within large-scale energy or infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: - Lead cost management and commercial activities across EPC or HVDC. - Prepare and review cost estimates, valuations, and progress...

We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering complex and technically demanding projects across London. Due to sustained growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in concrete structures and cut & carve construction. Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to...

Senior Quantity surveyor – Construction / Build Senior Quantity surveyor – Construction / Build Home » Construction » Senior Quantity surveyor – Construction / Build Salary: up to £65k plus pkg dependant on experience Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk Region: Scotland Our Client a Civil engineering contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity surveyor to work on their Construction and build...

You will be involved in reviewing tender and contract documentation, assessing subcontractor quotations, preliminaries, and contract conditions, and establishing robust budgets and cost plans.

You will manage procurement of subcontractor packages, lead commercial meetings, and maintain strong financial control through cash flow forecasting, cost value reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – EdinburghTier 1 Main Contractor | Major Projects | Long-Term PipelineI’m currently supporting one of Scotland’s leading Tier 1 contractors in the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Edinburgh.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation, a secure forward order book, and a varied portfolio of high-profile...

You will manage all commercial aspects of the project, working closely with the development, design and construction teams.

You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in commercial or large scale development projects.

You will be confident operating autonomously and comfortable taking responsibility at a senior level.

I’m working on behalf of a highly regarded Edinburgh-based residential developer to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to support the continued delivery of their growing project portfolio across the city. My client delivers bespoke residential developments, including new build homes, refurbishments and complex conversions, with a strong emphasis on quality, design and long-term value. This is not...

You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, and Finance & Procurement teams, ensuring all projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners to ensure commercial performance, cost control and contractual compliance. Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveyor – Transmission Projects Location: Central Belt, Scotland (Glasgow / Edinburgh / Stirling area) Salary: Up to £55,000 + package (DOE) Sector: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure The Opportunity A high-growth infrastructure and utilities contractor is expanding its power and energy division across the UK and now seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery...

You will work closely with the service delivery team to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting repeat business. Key Responsibilities: Act as the commercial lead on all M&E projects, providing oversight of costs and commercial performance.

Major Construction Projects | Edinburgh A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of large-scale, high-value construction projects across Edinburgh. This is a real opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being on site, leading packages, and taking real ownership of project commercial...

You will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure commercial control, accurate forecasting, and value-driven decision making. This is a hands-on role where your insight and professionalism will directly contribute to the continued success of the business.

You will work closely with the wider development, design and construction teams, contributing to cost planning, procurement strategy and commercial decision-making throughout the lifecycle of each project.