Your new company

You'll be joining a highly respected, independent construction consultancy with a long‑established presence in Glasgow and Edinburgh. For decades, this organisation has played a pivotal role in some of Scotland's most significant commercial, cultural and regeneration developments - shaping the city's skyline, revitalising heritage assets, and supporting major public‑sector investment programmes.

The consultancy is known for its people‑first culture, technical excellence and ability to deliver complex, high‑profile projects. Their team is trusted by blue‑chip clients, public bodies, and private developers to provide innovative cost, project and commercial management solutions across sectors including:

Commercial offices
Education and research
Advanced manufacturing
Healthcare & life sciences
Residential, BTR & student accommodation
Major regeneration and infrastructure
Cultural and heritage conservationTheir continued success has created an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to become part of their growing Scottish operation.

Your new role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a collaborative and high‑performing cost management team, taking responsibility for delivering end‑to‑end commercial support across a varied portfolio of projects.
Your work will include a blend of:

Cost & Commercial Management

Preparing cost plans and feasibility studies at early design stages
Managing procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor negotiations
Producing BOQs, tender documentation, and cost reports
Forecasting budgets, cashflow and commercial risk
Supporting value engineering and strategic decision‑making
Managing change control, variations and valuations
Assisting with contract administration under NEC and JCT formsClient & Project Engagement

Acting as a consistent, trusted point of contact for clients
Attending design team and progress meetings
Building strong relationships across consultant, contractor and stakeholder teams
Supporting senior colleagues on major, complex schemes
Helping to drive innovation, sustainability and best practice within project deliveryYou will see projects from inception through completion, gaining wide exposure and the autonomy to shape workstreams, influence decisions and further develop your technical expertise.

The Type of Projects You'll Be Involved In

The kinds of projects you'll work on include:

Large, modern Grade A office buildings for global occupiers
Regeneration of major urban districts into vibrant mixed‑use communities
Transformation of heritage assets into cultural and public‑facing spaces
Delivery of cutting‑edge research, innovation and life‑science facilities
Complex infrastructure and public realm schemes
Sustainable, next‑generation residential and student living developments
Major civic investment projects in partnership with public‑sector bodiesThese schemes often involve pioneering sustainability initiatives, advanced building technologies, and multi‑phase development strategies - offering you excellent professional growth.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within consultancy or a client‑side environment
Strong understanding of construction costs, commercial management and procurement
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
Confidence working in client‑facing situations
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS chartership (or actively working toward it) is beneficial but not essential.
A proactive, solutions‑focused attitude and a genuine interest in delivering high‑quality workWhat you'll get in return

This consultancy is committed to developing people and supporting long‑term career progression. You'll benefit from:

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (between 45k-60k)
Structured career development pathways and mentorship
Support toward chartership and continued professional training
Opportunities to work on some of Scotland's most exciting and complex projects
A collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership and progression
Exposure to senior leaders and decision‑makers
Flexibility in working arrangements where appropriate
Long‑term stability, strong pipelines and a diverse project portfolioYou'll be joining a team that values your input, invests in your growth, and encourages you to play a meaningful role in shaping Scotland's built environment.

What you need to do now

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