Assistant Quantity Surveyor

BEAR Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match

Employee benefits including leave purchase and Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading road maintenance company in the UK seeks a Quantity Surveyor for their Commercial Team. The role involves managing contract functions, valuing work progress, and collaborating on site measurements. Essential qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and related experience. The company offers generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and support for professional development in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor required.
• Desirable background in Civils or Construction.
• Strong IT Skills – Particularly with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Sound knowledge of MMHW

Responsibilities

• Measure and value progress of works based on a schedule of rates.
• Collect, collate and store relevant measurement data.
• Ensure all site and measurement records are completed.
• Management of Sub-Contractors including assessing applications, preparing payment notices, monthly liabilities and accruals
• Reporting the Cost/Value analysis of various sized projects

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Strong IT Skills

Time Management

Prioritization

Deadline Management

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract: Fulltime, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, Hybrid available after three months employment

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

We develop and build local management and delivery teams in each area where we hold a contract. These teams are supported by both national partners and local SME suppliers to provide an economic, flexible, resilient and sustainable service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team working on our long-term contract with Transport Scotland to manage and maintain the Scottish Trunk Road Network.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Quantity Surveyor, your overall objective of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of the commercial function within the Contract.

You will collaborate with the team to:

• Measure and value progress of works based on a schedule of rates
• Collection, collation and storage of relevant measurement data
• Ensuring all site and measurement records are completed by our operational teams
• Management of Sub-Contractors including assessing applications, preparing payment notices, monthly liabilities and accruals
• Reporting the Cost/Value analysis of various sized projects

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management Degree / Qualification (Essential)
• Quantity Surveying Experience
• Background in Civils or Construction Environment (Desirable)
• Strong IT Skills – Particularly with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Sound knowledge of MMHW

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.

If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
• Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, inclusion, and diversity across our business.

Join us and be part of a company that supports your development, values your contribution, and inspires you to do your best work.