Assistant/ Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment seeks an Assistant/Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a growing subcontractor in Glasgow. You will assist with commercial management, budgets, and subcontractor-related tasks while developing your career in the construction industry.

Ideal candidates have a Quantity Surveying degree, some experience, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Training and progression are offered within a supportive commercial team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Some industry experience is advantageous, recent graduates considered.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Good communication and numerical skills; proactive team worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of construction projects.
• Support preparation and management of project costs and budgets.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations.
• Help manage variations and cost reporting.
• Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glasgow

Opportunity to join a growing subcontractor

We are working with a growing subcontractor in Glasgow who is looking to recruit an Assistant / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop their career within the construction industry. Ideally, you will have some previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role, whether through a placement, internship or an initial position within the industry.

Working alongside an experienced commercial team, you will gain exposure to the commercial management of projects, developing your skills and taking on increasing responsibility as you progress.

The Role:

• Assist with the commercial management of construction projects.
• Support the preparation and management of project costs and budgets.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations.
• Help manage variations, valuations and cost reporting.
• Work closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Some previous industry experience would be advantageous, although recent graduates will be considered.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Good communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

The opportunity to join a growing subcontractor with the chance to develop your commercial skills, gain valuable project experience and build a long‑term career within the business.

If you are a recent graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in Glasgow, I would be keen to hear from you.