Search Consultancy LTD

Quantity Surveyor

Inverness G2 6HQ

Key information

Pay
£60,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
30 Oct 2026
Closing date
6 Nov 2026

About this role

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.