Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glasgow
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Office and Home-Based Working
Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure
Salary: Up to £50,000

We are recruiting an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting major programmes within the UK nuclear defence sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor at the early stages of their career to gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects while working alongside experienced commercial professionals. You will receive support and mentoring while contributing to nationally significant programmes within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team across both pre and post-contract activities, assisting with procurement, cost management and commercial reporting.

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cost planning, estimating and budgeting.
• Support procurement and tendering activities.
• Prepare commercial documentation and assist with contract administration.
• Help manage subcontractor packages and payment applications.
• Assist in the preparation of valuations, forecasts and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks.
• Support change management and compensation event processes.
• Liaise with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and governance.
• Assist with maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should ideally demonstrate:

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role (placement or industry experience considered).
• Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is desirable.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar (or working towards).

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, the successful candidate may be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your commercial career on major UK infrastructure projects within a secure and highly regulated industry.

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