Assistant Quantity Surveyor

s1jobs; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,000-£40,000

31 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

In-office GP access

Staff meals at bistro

Job summary

CR Smith in Dunfermline is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to gain broad commercial and project exposure, supporting valuations, variations, and procurement on major housebuilder and commercial projects across Scotland.

You'll join a structured mentoring program with hands-on contract experience, progression opportunities and a strong benefits package including 31 days leave, pension contributions and in-office GP access.

Qualifications

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

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

Verbal and written communication

Commercial awareness

Organised approach

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

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

We Offer Much More Than a Competitive Salary. You Will Receive a Strong Overall Package Designed To Support Your Wellbeing, Professional Development And Long-term Career Progression, Including

• Salary - £28,000 - £40,000
• 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

This is more than a traditional Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. You will gain broad commercial and project experience, with direct exposure to clients, operational teams and the supply chain, while being supported to take on greater responsibility as your career develops.

• 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.