Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Caval Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

C Caval Limited in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on new build and refurbishment projects across Education, MOD and Public Sector.

The role focuses on cost control, interim valuations, sub-contract procurement and final accounts, with exposure to JCT contracts and a £15m–£70m project portfolio. Based in Glasgow, the position offers hands-on commercial exposure and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Tier 1/Main Contractor environments.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience on build or large fit-out projects preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organised with ability to implement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Prepare and submit interim payment applications.
• Prepare monthly cost/value reconciliation reports and cost control.
• Assist with all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations.
• Value variations and manage contract costs.
• Attend meetings to agree final accounts.
• Liaise post-contract with clients.
• Negotiate and issue sub-contracts.
• Manage sub-contract payments and documentation.
• Place sub-contract orders.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Negotiation

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor (New Build & Refurbishment)

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Salary: £45k to £55k + Package

Role Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor supporting the commercial team in delivering refit and refurbishment on Education, MOD, Public Sector projects nationwide ranging in value (£15m - £70m).

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 / Main Contractor
• Strong knowledge of commercial and construction contracts such as JCT
• Preferred background in build or large fit out construction projects
• Good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
• Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works
• Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with a range of parties

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Submission of interim payment applications
• Preparation of monthly cost and value reconciliation reports / Project cost control
• Assisting with all commercial aspects of allocated projects
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations
• Manage and value variations
• Attend meetings for the agreement of final accounts
• Post contract liaison with clients
• Sub-contract negotiation and letting
• Joint responsibility of managing contract costs including payments to sub-contractors
• Assist with the management of contractual documentation and letters / Understanding of sub-contracts
• Placing sub-contract orders