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Contract Scotland are working with a well-established main contractor as they look to strengthen their commercial team in the North of Scotland with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
A reputable name across Scotland, this company is known for delivering high-quality projects within a range of sectors including social housing, commercial, leisure, education, and public-sector works. They have secured a strong pipeline of work for 2026, from Elgin to Dundee, and so we're keen to hear from people all across the Northern region.
With a supportive culture that values autonomy and trust, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants to run their own project from the very beginning.
Key responsibilities:
- Taking full commercial lead on your assigned project.
- Managing cost control, procurement, valuations and reporting.
- Working closely with the site team to ensure financial performance and contractual compliance.
- Building strong relationships with clients, supply chain and internal colleagues.
- Overseeing variations, forecasting and final accounts.
- Ensuring commercial governance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Project QS or Senior QS within main contracting.
- Ability to operate as commercial lead on a project.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost management and procurement.
- Confident communicator with the ability to work autonomously.
- A proactive, organised approach and strong attention to detail.
If you're a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a stable, long-term role with a reputable contractor – I’d be happy to discuss these opportunities in more detail.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
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.
