Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TEXO Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Aberdeen, offering hands-on experience in a professional environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, assisting in cost control and procurement activities. Ideal applicants are studying or qualified in surveying and must have a valid CSCS card. This role involves various responsibilities including preparing reports, maintaining cost controls, and supporting the commercial team. Apply to gain valuable exposure to site development.

Qualifications

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying.
• Must carry a valid CSCS card.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Methodical, conscientious, and organised.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development.
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development.
• Prepare reports on costs and cash flows.
• Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors.
• Process Subcontract orders, payments, and variations.
• Assist with evaluation and agreement of variations.
• Attend all team meetings as required.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Studying or recently qualified in surveying

Tools

Excel

COINS

Job description

TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for one of our external clients in Aberdeen.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established and award-winning house builder, providing excellent exposure to all commercial aspects of site development. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor, the successful candidate will support the commercial team across quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying, while gaining valuable hands-on experience within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development
• Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
• Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
• Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using Group Tender procedures
• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
• Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instruction
• Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to respective RSL's
• Attend all team meetings as required
• General departmental administration
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
• Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Group IT systems
• Working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
• Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ

Requirements

• Studying or recently qualified in surveying
• Must carry a valid CSCS card
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
• Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standard

If this role seems of interest, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment on 01670 331846 or send your CV to [e-mail]