Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH3 9PP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Quantity Surveyor - Fit-Out ContractorEdinburgh | Excellent Salary & Benefits | Genuine Route to Commercial Director

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be partnering with a growing Edinburgh-based fit-out contractor as they look to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the continued development of their business.

Led by a highly experienced and well-connected Director with an excellent reputation for business development and client relationships, the company has ambitious plans for growth and an increasing pipeline of opportunities.

This is not simply another Quantity Surveyor position. For the right individual, there is a genuine opportunity to develop into Commercial Manager and, longer term, Commercial Director, with the potential for an equity stake in the business.

Your new role

You will take a broad commercial role across the business, working closely with the Director and taking responsibility for projects from initial enquiry and tender stage through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

Estimating and pricing new fit-out opportunities

Preparing tenders, budgets and commercial proposals

Procurement and subcontractor management

Managing project costs, valuations and variations

Commercial management of live fit-out projects

Forecasting and reporting

Managing final accounts

Working directly with clients, subcontractors and the operational team

Supporting the commercial strategy and continued growth of the business

The position offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence how the commercial function develops as the company grows.

What you'll need to succeed

You will ideally be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or interiors and comfortable operating across both pre-construction/estimating and project delivery.

Just as importantly, you will be commercially minded and ambitious, with the confidence to take ownership and work closely with senior leadership.This could particularly suit a QS who feels ready for more responsibility and greater influence, but who may not have that opportunity within their current organisation.What you'll get in returnThis is a rare opportunity to join a growing contractor where your impact on the business will be highly visible.

You'll benefit from:

Attractive salary and benefits package

Genuine route to Commercial Manager and Commercial Director

Potential future equity opportunity

Direct access to an experienced and well-connected Director

Exposure to both estimating and project delivery

Significant autonomy and influence

Flexible, mature working environment

Opportunity to help shape the commercial function of a growing business

Edinburgh-based role

If you're an experienced fit-out QS who wants more than simply moving into another similar position, this offers the opportunity to join a business early in its growth journey and potentially become an integral part of its future leadership team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.

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