Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Peace Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. This exciting role is perfect for a motivated individual with 1-2 years of experience looking to develop their career in civil engineering. You will gain hands-on experience in cost control, contract management, and procurement while working within NEC contract frameworks. With a clear development plan and mentorship, this position offers excellent career progression opportunities in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you're eager to grow in the industry and work on high-profile projects, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hands-on mentorship

Clear development plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally in a contractor environment.
• Basic understanding of NEC contracts and cost management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in commercial management of projects in rail or civil engineering.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting, and financial tracking.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC Contracts

Digital Portals

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow

£35,000 - £40,000+ Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with 1-2 years experience post graduation looking to develop their career within civil engineering, working with an established infrastructure contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to form a solid base with the business before stepping into a QS role with succession planning from day one.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in delivering projects on time and within budget. You will gain valuable experience in cost control, contract management, and procurement, while working within NEC contract frameworks. This role will also give you exposure to pricing and winning work, giving you a rounded picture of the whole commercial journey. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities for a proactive individual keen to grow in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the commercial management of projects in rail or civil engineering.
• Support the administration of contracts under NEC contract principles.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Work with subcontractor accounts, procurement, and payments.
• Use framework agreements to support efficient project delivery.
• Work with client and contractor portals to ensure smooth communication.
• Provide support to senior team members and contribute to commercial decision-making.

About You:

• Some experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within a contractor environment.
• Background or strong interest in rail or civil engineering.
• Basic understanding of NEC contracts and cost management principles.
• Able to complete scoping, conditions of contract, take offs and BoQs.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital portals and contract management tools is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a market-leading contractor.
• Clear development plan to your next promotion.
• Hands-on mentorship to take your career to the next level.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.