Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across project infrastructure procurements. You will work closely with Project Managers and the wider team to help manage costs, contracts, reporting and commercial administration in a regulated environment.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and opportunities to develop professional knowledge within a nuclear defence sector context,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field (degree completed).
• Experience in Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Understanding of quantity surveying principles and commercial processes in construction.
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred).
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• UK National with SC Clearance eligibility.
• Willingness to learn in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor compensation event quotations and cost submissions.
• Assist Commercial and Project teams with cost assurance and contract administration.
• Attend programme and commercial meetings and support reporting.
• Prepare commercial advice on payment applications, compensation events, retention, and contract matters.
• Assist in subcontractor payments assessment and recommendations.
• Draft responses to Early Warnings, compensation events, quotations, and instructions.
• Support payment forecasting, cost reporting, and risk management activities.
• Maintain purchase order values and support invoice processes.
• Administer and maintain commercial records (CEMAR).
• Support weekly Early Warning and commercial meetings.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days working from home)

Altrad are currently looking for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Glasgow.

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

About The Role

• This is an excellent opportunity for a post-graduate commercial professional looking to develop their career within a highly regulated and technically complex environment.
• The purpose of the role is to provide quantity surveying and commercial support to project infrastructure procurements and associated costing activities. Working closely with experienced commercial professionals, Project Managers, and the wider project team, the successful candidate will assist in the management of costs, contracts, reporting, and commercial administration while developing their professional knowledge and experience.
• The role will require ongoing interaction with the Commercial team and wider Joint Project Team (JPT), with a strong emphasis on supporting the Project Manager in maintaining an understanding of project schedules, payment applications, and cost performance.
• The role is expected to be undertaken in a hybrid working arrangement from Glasgow City Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the review of contractor compensation event quotations and cost submissions.
• Assist Commercial and Project teams with cost assurance activities and contract administration.
• Attend programme and commercial meetings, taking actions and supporting reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of commercial advice relating to payment applications, compensation events, retention release, and contract administration matters.
• Support the assessment and recommendation of subcontractor payments.
• Assist in drafting responses to Early Warnings, compensation events, quotations, and project instructions.
• Support payment assessments, forecasting activities, and periodic commercial reporting.
• Maintain purchase order values and support invoice management processes.
• Administer and maintain commercial records within CEMAR.
• Support weekly Early Warning and commercial meetings.
• Assist with cost reporting, payment tracking, forecasting, and risk management activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of periodic performance and commercial reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline - applicants must have already completed their degree.
• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, or similar commercial role.
• Understanding of quantity surveying principles and commercial processes within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• UK National with, or eligible to obtain, SC Clearance.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a complex project environment.

Desirable

• Experience using CEMAR.
• Experience working on major projects within regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, energy, rail, or infrastructure.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS or equivalent professional body.
• NEC4 accreditation or training.
• Experience supporting commercial reporting, forecasting, and cost management activities.