QS Careers & Hiring in Scotland & Wales

Scotland and Wales are rapidly expanding hubs for construction, infrastructure, and energy projects, creating consistent demand for Quantity Surveyors. With major public sector investments, renewable energy expansion, and large-scale infrastructure projects, this region presents strong career and hiring opportunities for QS professionals and employers.
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QS Careers & Hiring in Scotland & Wales

Scotland and Wales are rapidly expanding hubs for construction, infrastructure, and energy projects, creating consistent demand for Quantity Surveyors. With major public sector investments, renewable energy expansion, and large-scale infrastructure projects, this region presents strong career and hiring opportunities for QS professionals and employers.
Search QS Jobs

QS careers & hiring in Scotland & Wales

Scotland and Wales are rapidly expanding hubs for construction, infrastructure, and energy projects, creating consistent demand for Quantity Surveyors. With major public sector investments, renewable energy expansion, and large-scale infrastructure projects, this region presents strong career and hiring opportunities for QS professionals and employers.
Search QS jobs

 QS hiring & job market trends

From city regeneration projects in Glasgow and Cardiff to wind farms in the Highlands, Scotland and Wales are seeing continued growth in construction and infrastructure. This creates significant demand for experienced QS professionals.
Sectors with high QS demand
Infrastructure & transport (rail, bridges, road networks)
Renewable energy (offshore wind, hydro, solar, nuclear)
Commercial & residential Developments
Fit-out & refurbishment (corporate offices, hotels, retail spaces)

FM & maintenance contracts (public sector asset management)

Top QS employers & hiring trends

With a mix of global contractors, national developers, and specialist consultancies, Scotland & Wales offer a broad spectrum of Quantity Surveyor job opportunities.
QS employers in Scotland & Wales:
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Main contractors & subcontractors 

Driving major construction projects.

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Consultancies

Managing cost control & commercial strategy.

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Developers & end clients

Overseeing public & private sector investments.

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Public sector & infrastructure

Delivering government-led initiatives.

Why work as a QS in Scotland & Wales?

With continuous investment in transport, housing, and energy, Scotland and Wales provide long-term career security and strong salary prospects for Quantity Surveyors.
Benefits of QS careers in Scotland & Wales:
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Competitive salaries

Reflecting increasing demand in key sectors.

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Diverse project experience

Opportunities in sustainable energy & large-scale infrastructure.

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Regional Growth & Investment

Government-backed projects securing long-term employment.

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Key locations for Quantity Surveyors in Scotland & Wales

Looking for Quantity Surveyor jobs in Scotland & Wales? Our specialist hiring solutions cover key locations across both nations.
Major QS job locations in Scotland & Wales:
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Glasgow QS jobs 

Commercial & infrastructure-driven growth.

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Edinburgh QS jobs 

Strong demand in heritage & new developments.

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Aberdeen QS jobs 

Expanding oil, gas, and offshore energy projects.

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Inverness QS jobs 

Large-scale infrastructure & renewable energy projects.

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Cardiff QS jobs 

Regeneration, commercial, and residential growth.

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Swansea QS jobs 

Expanding transport & coastal development.

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Newport QS jobs 

Industrial and logistics-based QS opportunities.

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Wrexham QS jobs 

Growing demand in commercial and fit-out projects.

Work with clearnorth in Scotland & Wales

clearnorth specialises in structured hiring and career navigation for QS professionals. Whether you’re looking to hire or get hired, we remove the guesswork from the process.
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For employers

Our strategic hiring model (NORTH) connects you with top QS talent.

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For job seekers

Our career navigation system (CLEAR) ensures your next move is the right one.

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