Quantity Surveyor Residential

  • Site Angels LTD
  • Livingston, West Lothian
  • Sep 06, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

A leading national housebuilder is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Livingston. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a 5? builder renowned for quality, customer focus, and career development, supporting the delivery of residential projects across the Central Belt.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of allocated housing developments

  • Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and forecasts throughout project lifecycles

  • Procure sub-contractors and suppliers, negotiating best value and maintaining strong relationships

  • Assess, value, and process sub-contractor payments in line with contractual terms

  • Monitor site costs and report on variances against budget

  • Provide accurate monthly cost/value reconciliations and cashflow forecasts

  • Support tender submissions and contribute to value engineering opportunities

  • Ensure compliance with company commercial policies and procedures

  • Work closely with site teams to support successful project delivery

Candidate Requirements
  • Proven background as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the residential housebuilding sector

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)

  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant surveying software

Whats on Offer
  • Competitive salary package (DOE)

  • Car allowance, bonus scheme, private medical cover, and pension

  • Structured career development and progression opportunities

  • The chance to work on high-quality housing projects with a market-leading business

Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.


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