Total 39 Construction / Property job vacancies in Edinburgh, Scotland

Your new company
Our clients are leading sector specialists who pride themselves on delivering complex refurbishments for some of the country's leading hospital brands. As their business grows, they are now seeking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team.

Your new role
As project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial delivery of refurbishment projects up to £10million. Working with your experienced site team, your key role will be to protect the commercial interests of our client at all stages of their projects. From overseeing an efficient procurement process to attracting suitably qualified subcontractors to commercially managing a large self-delivery capability onsite, you will be across all commercial elements of the project. Reporting to the commercial manager and director, you will also ensure that accurate and timely reporting is compiled and delivered to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client are seeking a qualified quantity surveyor ideally with experience of working on refurbishment projects previously. You will have been commercially involved in the management of large direct labour forces previously and understand how to manage commercial risk on complex refurbishment projects.


What you'll get in return
Our clients work nationally and can offer their team a very flexible work environment with competitive packages available to the successful candidate. Some travel may be necessary depending on project location, but this will be offset by the ability to work extensively from home. Get in touch now for more information.


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Your new company is an Edinburgh-based developer who has been transforming the city's landscape for nearly 20 years. Known for their ability to deliver high-quality projects efficiently, they have completed numerous new builds and conversions in some of the most prestigious and challenging locations.
Their expertise in tailoring developments to the local market has earned them multiple awards, including Scottish House Builder of the Year for three consecutive years. Currently, they are managing significant residential and commercial projects across Edinburgh and are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Your initial role will be assisting a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the delivery of a large student accomodation project in the middle of Edinburgh. As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing multiple construction packages on this large project and ensuring they are being delivered in line with commercial expectations. You will be based mostly onsite and this is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your construction expertise and your knowledge of the development cycle.
What you'll get in return
A great opportunity to work on some complex, busy and technical projects which will boost your skill set within the construction industry. This company also offers a competitive salary package for the successful candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Our client is a leading national housebuilder with developments ongoing up and down the country. With a strong presence in the Edinburgh region and with ambitious plans for growth, they are now seeking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their team.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor you will be deployed to commercially manage a range of residential developments in the Edinburgh and Lothian regions. Based in their office close to Edinburgh City, you will be reporting to the head of commercial. Your first site will be a new large development based in East Lothian and you will also get involved in other projects as needs require.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified quantity surveyor who has previous experience of working on residential developments. You will have a strong understanding of the processes and systems involved in running these projects and understand the key commercial challenges which present themselves. Our client is open to considering applications from ambitious and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyors looking to progress in their career quickly aswell.


What you'll get in return
Our client offers market leading compensation packages and bonuses and offer serious room for progression to ambitious Quantity Surveyors seeking to develop their career with industry experts.


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Join us as a Property Asset Manager

• Take on a role with great development potential and help us shape the future of our business
• You'll deliver an end-to-end real estate service for our property portfolio, providing an efficient and cost effective service while being a trusted partner to our franchises and functions
• Due to the nature of the role, you'll develop a wide range of knowledge and it will be an excellent opportunity to broaden your skill set

What you'll do

As a Property Asset Manager, you’ll be delivering accurate forecasting, budgeting and performance management of our property portfolio. You’ll be regarded as an expert to enable and inform asset management activities, standards, processes and controls, on a range of subjects including financial provisions and exit costs, general property advice, valuation advice, landlord or tenant issues and treasury management.

You’ll also be:

• Identifying opportunities to drive value, such as leading re-gears, vacant and underutilised spaces, and partial surrenders and sales, while maintaining a full service provision
• Project managing asset management activities, such as acquisitions and disposal of space
• Building and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Making sure that the bank operates from an efficient and effective portfolio, through internal and external service providers
• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls for activities involving property assets

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for a chartered surveyor with a track record of managing varied aspects of a large corporate real estate portfolio.

You'll also need:

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across a variety of levels

Your new company
Our clients are leading sector specialists who pride themselves on delivering complex refurbishments for some of the country's leading hospital brands. As their business grows, they are now seeking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team.
Your new role
As project Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial delivery of refurbishment projects up to £10million. Working with your experienced site team, your key role will be to protect the commercial interests of our client at all stages of their projects. From overseeing an efficient procurement process to attracting suitably qualified subcontractors to commercially managing a large self-delivery capability onsite, you will be across all commercial elements of the project. Reporting to the commercial manager and director, you will also ensure that accurate and timely reporting is compiled and delivered to senior management.
What you'll need to succeed
Our client are seeking a qualified quantity surveyor ideally with experience of working on refurbishment projects previously. You will have been commercially involved in the management of large direct labour forces previously and understand how to manage commercial risk on complex refurbishment projects.



What you'll get in return
Our clients work nationally and can offer their team a very flexible work environment with competitive packages available to the successful candidate. Some travel may be necessary depending on project location, but this will be offset by the ability to work extensively from home. Get in touch now for more information.


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Trainee Sales Consultant - Property

Our client who are an Award winning Scottish Law Firm and Scotland's Largest Estate Agent's & Letting's specialist are looking to recruit a Trainee Sales Consultant on a full time permanent basis due to start ASAP.

I am looking to speak to enthusiastic candidates who come from a customer service or sales background and are passionate about building relationships and would be keen to start or continue their career within the property industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business which will give you progression and development opportunities over time.

Salary - £25,000 DOE with fantastic benefits
Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 36.5 hours per week
Start date - ASAP
Location - Edinburgh - City Centre

Responsibilities:

- Booking valuations / viewing
- Obtain viewing feedback and communicate to clients
- Carry out accompanied viewings
- Assist with property window display
- Register applicants and identify their specific property search requirements
- Keep clients informed of all activity on their property (viewings, noted interests, etc)
- Put up / Take down For Sale Boards
- Assist with social media content
- Assist the team with general property admin and portfolio management
- Deal with inbound calls, emails, portal leads or walk-in's to the office

What you'll need to succeed

- Customer Service or Sales Experience
- Very good oral and written communication skills
- Well presented and professional
- A pleasant, confident manner
- Reliable and honest
- Possess good interpersonal skills
- Able to adapt to different professional and social environments
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure within a face paced environment
- Keen to learn
- A Full UK driving licence is essential

If you are interested please apply ASAP with your most up to date CV.

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.

Senior Sales Negotiator - Property

Our client who are an Award winning Scottish Law Firm and Scotland's Largest Estate Agent's & Letting's specialist are looking to recruit a Senior Sales Negotiator on a full time permanent basis due to start ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business which will give you progression and development and be apart of an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment.

Salary - £32,000 DOE with fantastic benefits and generous incentive and bonus scheme.
Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 36.5 hours per week
Start date - ASAP
Location - Edinburgh - City Centre

Responsibilities:

- Sell the advantages of our valuation service to potential sellers/Landlords
- Co-ordinate viewings
- Obtain viewing feedback and communicate to clients
- Negotiate offers
- Register applicants and identify their specific property search requirements
- Cross sell properties to applicants, highlighting the properties main features and encourage viewings
- Maximise every opportunity through maintaining a regular dialogue with applicants
- Keep clients informed of all activity on their property (viewings, noted interests, etc)
- Assist with property admin
- Deal with inbound calls and emails

What you'll need to succeed

- Previous estate agency experience
- Local property market conditions
- Local economic factors
- Advertising mediums relevant to the property industry
- An understanding of financial services products
- Sales Experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Well presented and professional
- A pleasant, confident manner
- Reliable and honest
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure within a face paced environment
- Proven track record of achieving targets
- Experience of cross selling and building business


If you are interested please apply ASAP with your most up to date CV.

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.