Your new company
Our client is a well-respected local builder based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. With the capability to build beautiful one-off houses and refurbish large country estates, they are a true general main contractor. If you are looking to base yourself in a fantastic location and enjoy the country, this could be a great role for you to consider.


Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be working for the directors of the business, who are both from a commercial background. You will be expected to run your own projects from handover of successful bid to final accounts with a view to ensuring complete client satisfaction. Our clients are proud of the level of repeat business, and they wish to ensure this continues! With a strong subcontractor base across the region, you will be expected to further develop this core capability and our client is known for being a fair and reputable contractor. You will be expected to work closely with the site management and contracts management team in the coordination and management of your projects, so there is an opportunity for you to develop your technical construction knowledge and project management skillset.


What you'll need to succeed
Our client is a mature and respected company and are looking for someone who can fit into a similar environment. The ideal candidate is from a degree qualified quantity surveying background with experience of working in a main contracting or housebuilding background. You are a strong communicator and like to work autonomously with like-minded professionals. You enjoy working on a variety of different types of construction projects and have a strong understanding of construction methods and technology.


What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a secure and mature business with a busy pipeline of work. Perhaps you are seeking something different and would consider moving to live in a great location with the opportunity for an excellent family life. This is an area with good schools and cultural amenities and would perhaps be a change of pace from living in a big city. If this is something of interest, please get in touch!


What you need to do now


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