Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hunter Dunning; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Aberdeen, Scotland. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role includes structured training and clear progression paths, supporting the housing market and net zero goals. Ideal for candidates looking to advance in the construction industry.

Benefits

Structured training and development program

30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Strong commercial understanding and financial skills required.
• Experience in contract administration preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Handle day-to-day contract administration and manage payments.
• Prepare Monthly Cost Reports and monitor project costs.

Skills

Commercial understanding

Financial skills

Budget control

Cost reporting experience

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job in Aberdeen, Scotland

New opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor job in Aberdeen, Scotland. Working with a leading supplier and being part of a structured training program that will see you develop your career and advance with the business. Offering a salary of up to £35,000, plus bonus potential.

With a commitment to greener, faster, and better construction methods, the company is helping address the housing shortage and supporting the UK’s net zero carbon goals. Their operations are backed by a larger group known for its values of innovation, sustainability, and people-first approach, providing a collaborative and diverse work environment. This opportunity provides a structured role with clear progression and training from the department leads. Giving the candidate a full understanding of the role of a Quantity Surveyor but also the wider business, building upon their commercial awareness and skillset.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support project delivery, ensuring work is completed on or ahead of schedule and within budget
• Assist with pre-construction activities such as pricing, payment terms, and contract documentation
• Work with sub-contracted installers, managing payments and contract agreements
• Handle day-to-day contract administration, including payment applications, variations, and notices
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage cash collection and commercial risks
• Prepare Monthly Cost Reports (MCR) and contribute to value engineering and cost management
• Monitor and report on project costs and progress throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial understanding and financial skills, including budget control and cost reporting experience
• Experience in contract administration and record keeping
• Ideally experienced in the construction, contractor or manufacturing sectors
• Full UK Driving Licence and a car
• Degree qualified in a relevant field is preferred but not essential.

What you get back

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Structured training and development program
• Holiday of 30 days (inclusive of bank holidays)