Edinburgh
£60,000–£70,000 + car or car allowance + excellent overall benefits package
ARC Group are working with a major international main contractor to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to a substantial building project in Edinburgh.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take greater ownership of their own work, increase the scale of packages they commercially manage and build towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
With significant procurement and delivery still ahead, you will have the opportunity to manage subcontract packages through the full commercial lifecycle, from initial procurement and appointment through delivery, change management and ultimately final account.
The opportunity
Working as part of an experienced project commercial team, you will be given genuine responsibility for allocated subcontract packages rather than operating purely in a supporting capacity.
The position offers:
Ownership of significant subcontract packages
Strong procurement exposure
Experience across the complete commercial lifecycle
Broader involvement in forecasting, risk and change management
Exposure to a substantial and technically challenging building project
Close working with experienced Senior QS and Commercial Manager-level professionals
Opportunity to increase both the scale and complexity of your commercial responsibility
A clear progression route towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level
Long-term opportunity within a growing UK Building operation
The role
You will take commercial responsibility for allocated packages, including:
Subcontract procurement and tender analysis
Commercial negotiation and subcontract appointment
Managing valuations, payments and variations
Cost reporting and forecasting
Monitoring package budgets and commercial performance
Managing contractual change and commercial risk
Subcontract account management
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
Maintaining accurate commercial records
Working closely with site, design and project management teams
Supporting the Senior QS and Commercial Manager with wider project reporting
About you
We are interested in speaking with established Project Quantity Surveyors as well as strong Quantity Surveyors who are ready to take on greater responsibility.
You will ideally have:
UK main contractor experience
Experience commercially managing your own subcontract packages
Good procurement and tendering experience
Practical knowledge of valuations, variations and forecasting
Strong subcontract management skills
Good commercial and contractual awareness
Confidence working directly with subcontractors and operational teams
A relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification
Experience within substantial commercial, residential, hotel, refurbishment or similar building projects would transfer particularly well.
Progression
The position provides the opportunity to gain stronger project exposure and take increasingly significant commercial responsibility while working alongside an experienced project team.
For someone already operating independently at QS level, this provides a credible platform to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibility rather than simply making another lateral move.
The wider contractor is continuing to grow its UK Building operation, giving the role longer-term potential beyond the initial Edinburgh project.
£60,000–£70,000 + car or car allowance + excellent overall benefits package
For a confidential discussion about the project, responsibilities and progression opportunity, apply directly or contact Andy at ARC Group.
ARC GROUP
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year