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Date Added: Sat 29/11/2025

Pre-Construction QS

Edinburgh, EH2, UK
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Company: FIRST TASK

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £70000/annum

First Task Professional is working with a well-known and respected Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor for a £100m + multi-project framework.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, and working closely with the Pre-Construction team, your responsibilities will include:

* Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies at concept, outline, and technical design stages.

* Analyse drawings, specifications, and project data to identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options.

* Assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance.

* Support design development by providing cost advice, benchmarking, and option appraisals.

* Work closely with Pre-Construction Managers, Designers, Planners, and the Commercial Lead to align cost, programme, and buildability inputs.

* Maintain cost databases, market intelligence, and pricing models to support accurate forecasting.

* Prepare commercial reports, cash-flows, and procurement strategies for approval.

* Contribute to risk registers and support early-stage value engineering workshops.

* Ensure commercial governance, compliance, and auditability of all pre-construction activities.

If you are interested in hearing more, then please contact John Gillen for more information
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