Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Highly Regarded Main Contractor in Edinburgh is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. You will assist with financial management and contribute to a range of commercial duties within a main contracting environment.

This is an opportunity to develop your career in quantity surveying, working closely with the commercial team and project stakeholders on live construction projects based in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Candidates looking to develop a career within quantity surveying.
• Proactive approach with good communication and organisational skills.
• Desire to grow commercial knowledge within construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project cost control and financial reporting.
• Support the preparation and submission of valuations.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Help manage variations, costs and final accounts.
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support the wider commercial team to deliver projects successfully.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Subcontractor payments

Final accounts

Project liaison

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Edinburgh

Employer: Highly Regarded Main Contractor

The Opportunity

We are working with a highly regarded main contractor in Edinburgh who is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong reputation within the construction industry, offering the chance to develop your commercial skills and gain valuable experience within a main contracting environment.

The Role

Working alongside the commercial team, you will assist with the financial and contractual management of construction projects, gaining exposure to a range of commercial duties while developing your knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with project cost control and financial reporting.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of valuations.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Helping manage variations, costs and final accounts.
• Liaising with project teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the wider commercial team to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who are looking to develop their career within quantity surveying and are interested in joining a reputable main contractor.

You should have a proactive approach, good communication and organisational skills, and a desire to develop your commercial knowledge within the construction industry.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a highly regarded main contractor.
• A supportive commercial team and an established business.
• An opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career.
• A role based in Edinburgh