Assistant Quantity Surveyor

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Aberdeen City to support financial and contractual management for construction projects. The role includes cost estimation, contract management, and risk oversight. A BSc in Quantity Surveying is essential, along with experience in the construction sector and familiarity with NEC contracts. This position offers the opportunity to ensure projects meet budget and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience, preferably in the utilities sector.
• Knowledge of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts (Options A, C & E).
• Professional accreditation as an AssocRICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in contractual management.
• Monitor and validate project expenditure.
• Prepare commercial documentation and meeting minutes.

Skills

Contract and project management

Cost estimation and planning

Risk management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3 & NEC4 contracts

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor –

Role Overview

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) plays a key role in supporting the financial and contractual management of construction projects. This includes cost estimation and planning, contract administration, financial oversight, risk management, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The AQS assists with tender evaluations, contract negotiations, auditing contractor records, and preparing detailed reports to help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Commercial Support: Provide assistance to the Project Manager in managing and administering all contractual relationships.
• Contract Management: Take responsibility for a specific contract within the portfolio and support the overall contract management process.
• Financial Management: Monitor and manage project expenditure, validate payment applications, and prepare basic payment certificates.
• Risk Management: Contribute to risk management activities, including developing and maintaining the Risk Register with the Project Manager.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare basic commercial documentation and technical meeting minutes.
• Tender Evaluation: Support the tender evaluation and negotiation process.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving disputes by gathering and organizing relevant information and documentation.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience: Construction industry experience (utilities sector desirable).
• Contracts: Knowledge of NEC3 & NEC4 (Options A, C & E).
• Professional Accreditation: RICS Associate (AssocRICS) – desirable.
• Competencies: Demonstrated experience in contract and project management.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.