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Join a leading bespoke builder developer as a Senior QS on high profile projects in Edinburgh. Senior Quantity Surveyor – Luxury Residential & Hospitality DeveloperLocation: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive Package + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior role on some of the most prestigious projects in the market? We’re working with a leading developer renowned for delivering high-end apartment complexes and luxury hotel developments that redefine quality and design. Why Join? • Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits to reflect your senior expertise., • Landmark Projects: Take ownership of bespoke, high-value developments in the residential and hospitality sectors., • Significant experience as a QS, ideally with exposure to high-end residential or hospitality projects., • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage complex budgets and contracts., • Commercial acumen with a proactive, client-focused approach.If you’re ready to make your mark on exceptional developments and progress your career with a respected luxury developer, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and lead the way in creating extraordinary spaces. 4751204

We’re supporting a growing energy developer delivering grid-scale BESS and energy infrastructure projects across the UK. They’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and contractual governance across construction works, with a particular focus on Balance of Plant (BoP) and supplier contracts. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident operating on the employer side, is comfortable challenging claims, and understands how to protect value on complex, funder-backed projects. You’ll act as the commercial lead across live construction projects, with responsibility for: • Commercial and contractual management of BoP and related works, • Rigorous assessment and defence of contractor EOT and cost claims, • Administering contracts strictly in line with agreed terms (FIDIC Yellow Book based), • Preparing clear, evidence-led responses and determinations, • Working closely with project and planning teams on programme and delay matters, • Maintaining strong commercial reporting, audit trails, and funder-facing governance, • Supporting robust cost forecasting from development through to construction and handover This role suits someone who is commercially tough but professional, and who is comfortable saying no when the contract supports it. What we’re looking for • Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager on infrastructure or energy projects, • Strong working knowledge of FIDIC Yellow Book (ideally amended / employer-friendly forms), • Experience dealing with claims, EOTs, and contractor challenges, • Comfortable working in debt-funded or investor-scrutinised environments, • Naturally detail-driven, organised, and evidence-focused Why this role? • Genuine ownership of the commercial function on live energy projects, • High-impact role with visibility across delivery and investment stakeholders, • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing part of the energy transition

Job Title: Lead Developer Seniority: Lead Start Date: ASAP Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days office-based) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Opportunity We are partnering with a high-growth digital product agency to appoint a Lead Developer to join their Edinburgh-based team. This is a permanent, full-time position operating on a hybrid basis. Our client delivers AI-enabled, human-centred digital products for ambitious organisations across the UK and internationally. Operating in a fast-paced, agency environment, they combine technical excellence with commercial awareness to deliver high-impact solutions. With sustained growth and an expanding client portfolio, they are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute engineering leader to drive delivery excellence. The Role This is a senior, hands-on leadership position combining technical ownership with people leadership. You will shape engineering standards, influence architectural direction, and remain actively engaged in production-level code. Expect an approximate 70/30 split between hands-on development and leadership responsibilities, flexing according to project phase and delivery requirements. You will lead a cross-functional delivery squad consisting of: • 1 Product Owner, • 2–4 mid-level Developers, • Yourself as Lead Developer You will be accountable for delivery quality, technical decision-making, team development, and overall outcomes. Project Environment You will work across: • Bespoke web platforms and business-critical applications, • Mobile applications built with React Native, • API integrations and backend systems, • A combination of greenfield builds and scalable legacy platforms This is a dynamic agency environment. Projects vary in scope and sector, and context switching is part of the role. Delivery methodologies include Scrum and Kanban, with two-week sprints typical. Engagements range from fixed-price to time-and-materials models. Core Responsibilities Delivery Ownership • Lead end-to-end technical delivery across multiple client projects, • Take ownership from project initiation through production and handover, • Assess and enhance existing platforms where required, • Plan and balance workload across your squad, • Identify and remove blockers efficiently Technical Leadership • Define and enforce engineering standards alongside fellow technical leads, • Review and approve pull requests, • Make sustainable architectural decisions, • Own CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and hosting approaches, • Establish and uphold testing standards Mentorship & Team Development • Support mid-level developers through pairing, structured feedback, and review, • Conduct regular 1:1s with direct reports, • Identify skill gaps and implement development plans Commercial Contribution • Provide technical input during pre-sales and proposal stages, • Contribute to estimates and scope definition, • Identify and communicate delivery risks early, • Support technical sections of statements of work Technology Stack The environment is adaptable depending on client requirements. Core technologies currently include: Frontend • React, • Inertia.js, • React Native, • Tailwind CSS Backend • Laravel (strategic standardisation focus), • PHP, • Node.js Data • MySQL, • PostgreSQL, • MongoDB Infrastructure & Tooling • Git and GitHub, • CI/CD pipelines, • AWS (project-dependent) Essential Experience • 5+ years’ commercial software development experience, • Minimum 2 years operating at Senior or Lead level with people responsibility, • Experience within an agency or consultancy environment, • Full lifecycle delivery exposure (scoping through to live support), • Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers Technical Capability • Strong commercial experience with Laravel or Symfony, • Solid React experience, • Strong SQL capability (MySQL or PostgreSQL), • Proficient with Git workflows and pull request processes, • Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, • Production integration of LLMs or AI services, • React Native applications delivered to production, • Node.js API development, • Inertia.js and Tailwind, • Docker and containerisation, • AWS infrastructure, • MongoDB Personal Attributes • Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal), • Comfortable engaging with clients when required, • Able to articulate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders, • Self-directed and capable of managing workload autonomously, • Decisive and composed under pressure Role Expectations This position is suited to individuals seeking ownership and responsibility within a fast-moving agency context. It is not a single-product environment, nor is it a role for developers seeking purely hands-on coding without leadership accountability. Variety, pace, and ambiguity are inherent in the role. Benefits • Competitive salary aligned with experience, • Company pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Hybrid working model, • Regular team events, • Supportive, collaborative working environment, • Ongoing professional development and training, • 30 days annual leave plus birthday leave If you are interested in leading delivery within a high-growth digital agency environment and shaping technical standards across diverse client engagements, we welcome your application.

Criterion Capital are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quantity Surveyor to manage a commercial to hotel conversion in central Edinburgh. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This position offers the opportunity to work on a marque project and contribute to the growth and success of our business. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets., • Conduct cost analysis and cost control throughout the project lifecycle., • Prepare and evaluate tenders, bills of quantities, and contracts., • Source and procure materials and subcontractors., • Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors., • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures., • Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts., • Manage and track project expenditures and ensure accurate cost reporting., • Conduct regular cost reviews and provide financial updates to senior management., • Administer contract terms and conditions, ensuring compliance and resolution of any issues., • Manage variations and changes to the project scope., • Prepare and issue interim and final payments to subcontractors and suppliers., • Identify and assess potential risks related to cost and contract management., • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies., • Work closely with project managers, site teams, and other stakeholders., • Provide support and advice on financial and contractual matters., • Participate in project meetings and contribute to decision-making processes. About You: • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field., • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within an in-house contractor or development business., • Proven track record of managing project finances and contracts on large-scale developments., • Strong financial and commercial acumen., • Excellent negotiation and communication skills., • Proficient in using relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, DocuSign)., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities If you are looking for a commercial position with a rapidly growing developer, please apply today for consideration

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A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a fast-growing company in the financial data automation sector in Edinburgh. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills and a background in FinTech or financial services.

Lorien are currently recruiting a Senior SQL developer for a fast‑growing technology company at the heart of financial data automation, supporting everyone from emerging fintech disruptors to some of the world’s most established financial institutions.

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As a Senior Developer, you will lead the delivery of medium-to-large features and projects within your squad while influencing the broader engineering strategy.You will work as a full stack developer, partnering with Product and Design teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and user focused

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A renewable energy developer in Edinburgh is looking for a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager. The successful candidate will lead a finance team, ensure accuracy in financial reporting per UK GAAP and IFRS, and provide commercial insights for investment decisions.

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The Senior Automation Developer role will be part of the newly formed Scottish Government Automation Centre of Excellence (. AI powered automated solutions using a range of hyper automation platforms including Blue Prism, UiPath & Microsoft in support of automation initiatives across Scottish Go