Assistant Quantity Surveyor

CR Smith; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days paid annual leave

Company pension contribution

Dedicated in‑office GP access

Subsidised meals at staff bistro

Structured induction and mentoring

Funded professional development

Clear career progression

Hands‑on major contract experience

Discounts on Lorimer windows & doors

Long‑term stability with established品牌

Job summary

CR Smith in Dunfermline is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial Team. You will gain hands-on experience across the full contract lifecycle on major housebuilders, local authorities and commercial clients across Scotland and Northern England.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will receive structured mentoring and real responsibility as your skills develop, building a rewarding long-term career with a trusted Scottish brand.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline and some experience with commercial contracts within construction.
• Applications welcome from those at an earlier career stage showing potential and commitment to develop within the profession.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of multiple contracts.
• Prepare valuations and assist with variations and final accounts.
• Contribute to contract mobilisation and subcontractor procurement.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Engage with clients, senior management and supply‑chain partners.
• Help improve commercial systems and working practices.

Skills

Numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Organised & detail‑oriented

Team player

Willing to learn

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CR SMITH | CAREERS

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Dunfermline | Permanent | Full-time

Build your commercial career with one of Scotland's most recognised brands.

Hands-on experience, structured mentoring and clear opportunities to progress within a growing Commercial Team.

CR Smith is one of the UK's largest home improvement companies, with a highly recognisable brand synonymous with quality and service. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with more than 6,000 reviews, and voted best in the UK within our sector by Which?, customer experience is at the heart of everything we do.

As our work across the New Build, Social Housing and Commercial sectors continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial Team in Dunfermline and build a rewarding long-term career with one of Scotland's most recognised brands.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience across the full contract lifecycle, working on significant projects for major housebuilders, local authorities and commercial clients across Scotland and Northern England. You will receive experienced support while being trusted with increasing responsibility as your skills develop.

An Excellent Package With Real Career Progression

• Highly competitive salary
• 31 days paid annual leave
• Company pension contribution
• Dedicated in‑office GP access
• Subsidised freshly cooked meals at our staff bistro
• Structured induction and mentoring
• Funded professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression
• Hands‑on major contract experience
• Support from an experienced Commercial Team
• Discounts on the Lorimer range of windows & doors
• Long‑term stability with an established brand

The Role

• Support the commercial management of multiple contracts.
• Prepare valuations and assist with variations and final accounts.
• Contribute to contract mobilisation and subcontractor procurement.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Engage with clients, senior management and supply‑chain partners.
• Help improve commercial systems and working practices.

About You

You will ideally be degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with some experience of commercial contracts within construction. Applications are also welcomed from those at an earlier career stage who can demonstrate strong potential and a genuine commitment to developing within the profession.

• Strong written, verbal and numerical skills.
• Commercial awareness and an organised approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn.

An understanding of contract administration would be beneficial. Full training will be provided on CR Smith systems and proprietary software.

Why CR Smith?

You will join an established business with ambitious growth plans and a growing pipeline of work. From day one, you will benefit from practical experience, close mentoring and genuine visibility across the wider business. As your capability grows, so will your responsibility, giving you a clear platform to progress and build a successful long‑term career in quantity surveying.

If you are motivated to learn, progress and make a genuine impact, we would like to hear from you