Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Property Recruitment; Elgin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

C&P Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established contractor delivering building and infrastructure projects across the Aberdeen area. You will work closely with senior commercial staff to develop your career, gain hands‑on site experience, and contribute to cost planning and commercial reporting.

Key duties include producing bills of quantities, pricing, tender enquiries, subcontract procurement, valuations, CVRs, and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Qualification: ideally an HNC, HND, or degree in Quantity Surveying (equivalent practical industry experience considered).
• Experience: 1–3 years in a construction commercial environment; live site exposure advantageous.
• Skills: budgeting, measurement, contract knowledge, communication and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing bills of quantities and schedules of works for pricing projects.
• Dealing with tender stage subcontract and material enquiries.
• Assisting with subcontract procurement, payment processing, and final awards.
• Attending and minuting project and commercial meetings.
• Preparing valuations alongside clients and ensuring invoices are issued.
• Re-measuring work from on-site measurements and drawings.
• Informing sub‑contractors of contract variations and managing accounts.
• Dealing with contractual issues from a proactive commercial perspective.
• Providing cost advice to Design Consultants and supporting cost planning.
• Assisting with CVRs and final account settlements.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Building measurement

JCT contracts knowledge

Communication

Education

QS degree

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £37,500 to £58,000 (dependant on experience)

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Opportunity

C&P Recruitment is currently recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor working across a range of building and infrastructure projects in the Aberdeen area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial team where you can develop your career, gain hands‑on site experience, and work closely with senior commercial staff to deliver high‑quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing bills of quantities and schedules of works for pricing projects.
• Dealing with tender stage subcontract and material enquiries.
• Assisting with subcontract procurement, agreement, payment processing, and final awards.
• Attending, contributing to, and taking minutes for project and commercial meetings.
• Preparing valuations alongside clients, agreeing payment amounts, and ensuring accurate invoices are issued.
• Re‑measuring work utilizing both on‑site physical measurements and project drawings.
• Informing sub‑contractors of contract variations and helping manage subcontractor accounts.
• Dealing with contractual issues from a proactive commercial perspective.
• Providing cost advice to Design Consultants and supporting overall cost planning.
• Assisting with financial reporting via monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Agreeing final accounts for both clients and sub‑contractors.

About You

• Qualification: Ideally hold an HNC, HND, or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (equivalent practical industry experience will also be considered).
• Experience: Ideally 1-3 years of experience working within a construction commercial environment (e.g., as a Trainee, Commercial Assistant, or Assistant QS). Live construction site exposure is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: A good understanding of basic budget management, analytical problem-solving, and building measurement. Basic knowledge of standard construction contracts (such as JCT) is beneficial.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Base Salary aligned with your experience level.
• Company Pension Scheme and life assurance options.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance.
• Professional Development and structured career progression paths.
• Additional company-specific perks (to be discussed at the interview stage).