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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 / year

3909

26/5/2026

Edinburgh

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Location: Edinburgh & East Lothians

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Negotiable depending on experience) + Company Car, Phone, and Additional Benefits

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Option for 4-day working week: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 6:30pm

Company Overview: Our client, an award-winning building contractor with over a decade of experience across Edinburgh and the East Lothians, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their dynamic team. Known for delivering reliable, high-quality work and exceptional customer service, this company stands apart in the building industry. They pride themselves on a strong reputation, offering a professional and collaborative environment with excellent career growth opportunities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Tendering & Pricing: Utilise bespoke software to accurately quote tenders and respond to price enquiries, developing and maintaining the company’s reputation by securing business opportunities.
  • Client Communication: Engage with clients regarding costs, price alterations, and any financial variations, ensuring transparent and effective communication at all stages of the project.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality and timeliness of service delivery, acting as the primary interface between the company and clients to instil confidence and strengthen relationships.
  • Project Oversight: Take the lead on commercial services, reviewing and reporting on all aspects of ongoing projects, ensuring they remain within budget and on schedule.
  • Financial Administration: Manage project accounts, variations, and internal job costings, ensuring that all services, resources, and fees are effectively administered.
  • Contract Review & Negotiation: Review contracts to ensure terms are beneficial to both parties, and effectively communicate with clients to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
  • Collaboration: Maintain professional communication with clients, subcontractors, and project managers regarding financial applications, variations, and commercial aspects of the projects.
  • Risk Management: Understand and address construction risks, applying commercial management principles to safeguard project viability.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor/Estimator role, preferably within the commercial and construction industries.
  • Strong understanding of construction risk and commercial management.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
  • Familiarity with bespoke software for pricing and tendering is advantageous.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
  • Company car and mobile phone.
  • Additional company benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements (option for a 4-day week).

How to Apply: If you have the experience and skills we are looking for and are ready to join an award-winning team, please send your CV and a cover letter to Oval Deene Recruitment detailing your suitability for the role to gemma@ovaldeene.co.uk.


This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable company offering a supportive and engaging work environment. Give us a call on 0203 701 6660, we look forward to hearing from you!

 
 
 
 
 
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