Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 4841601Job ID: 5422726Posted: 2026-10-30Closing date: 2027-01-29Location: Edinburgh & LothianSalary: Salary + car allowance + Bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Construction Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. - Building ProjectsCompany: HaysConsultant: Ronan MulryHays office: Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 FountainbridgePhone: Email: Surveyor – Fit-Out & RefurbishmentEdinburgh or Glasgow Competitive Salary + Car/Allowance + BenefitsAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a busy and growing fit-out contractor with established offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The business has enjoyed significant growth and delivers an impressive range of fit-out and refurbishment projects up to 5million, working across defence, government and private-sector clients, alongside high-quality CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-outs.

The RoleJoining an established commercial team and working closely with a supportive Commercial Director and experienced operations team, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Typical responsibilities will include: Commercial management of fit-out and refurbishment projectsSubcontractor procurement and managementCost planning, forecasting and reportingApplications, valuations and variationsContract administration and commercial risk managementFinal account negotiationWorking closely with project and operational teams to ensure successful project deliveryWhat Are We Looking For?

You will ideally be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in fit-out, refurbishment or general contracting. Our clients are open to candidates with different project experience. Experience of CAT A or CAT B fit-out projects would be particularly attractive, although candidates from a broader main contracting background will also be considered.

You should be commercially astute, comfortable managing your own workload and enjoy working as part of a collaborative project team. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a large and growing turnover, strong pipeline of work and ambitious plans for the future.

Just as importantly, the company has developed an excellent working culture, with an approachable senior management team, supportive environment and an early finish every Friday. For an ambitious QS looking for a growing contractor where they can make an impact without the bureaucracy of some larger organisations, this represents an excellent career move. #4841601 - Ronan Mulry

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