Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Asper Recruitment; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Asper Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Dundee-based team and grow within the commercial function. The role focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control and proactive commercial oversight.

You will support procurement, valuations and final accounts, working with senior staff to manage budgets and forecasts across live construction projects in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Practical knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Support the administration of NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and variations.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and package management.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment applications and subcontractor accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and change management.
• Work closely with senior commercial staff and project delivery teams.

Skills

NEC contracts experience

Numerical ability

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Job description

My client is an established and progressive construction contractor seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Dundee.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS with NEC contract experience who is looking to develop their commercial expertise, take on greater responsibility and progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Support the administration of NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and variations.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and package management.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment applications and subcontractor accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and change management.
• Work closely with senior commercial staff and project delivery teams.

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Practical experience or working knowledge of NEC forms of contract is essential.
• Good understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations and cost control.
• Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware, proactive and keen to develop.
• Willing and able to work full-time from the Dundee Office.
• Quantity Surveying qualification or relevant industry experience