Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£60,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Inverness, G2 6HQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Inverness, Scottish Highlands

Company: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor

Salary: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a range of high-profile construction projects based in and around Inverness and the wider Scottish Highlands.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and an established reputation for delivering complex construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business offering long-term career prospects, professional development and the chance to work on some of the region's most significant schemes.

The Role:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management and successful delivery of construction projects, working closely with the wider operational and commercial teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account.

Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.

Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.

Managing valuations, variations and change control.

Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.

Ensuring contractual compliance and effective cost control.

Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior commercial management.

Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

About You:

We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have:

Experience working within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.

A good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

Experience managing subcontractor packages and project costs.

Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.

The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider project team.

A proactive and commercially focused approach.

Candidates with experience working for a Tier 1 or established main contractor will be particularly attractive.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Attractive company benefits package.

Opportunity to work for a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Involvement in major construction projects across the Highlands.

Long-term career progression and development opportunities.

Supportive and established commercial team.

Interested?

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in Inverness and would like to join a leading Tier 1 contractor with an excellent pipeline of work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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