Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Careys Foundation; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Structured Commercial Developmentb

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to complex projects

Supportive commercial team

Job summary

Careys Foundation in North Ayrshire is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Engineering team on a high-profile industrial project.

You will develop your commercial career with support from experienced professionals, handling cost reporting, CVRs, valuations and subcontract administration as part of a structured development programme.

This role offers a clear path to progression, exposure to complex projects, and a collaborative team committed to your learning and success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or working towards one.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Valuations and change management.
• Subcontract procurement and administration.
• Payment applications and subcontract accounts.
• Monitor project costs, risks and opportunities.
• Support the commercial team throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (or working towards one)

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: North Ayrshire

Description

Develop your commercial career on an innovative industrial project. Careys is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile industrial development while working alongside experienced commercial professionals who will support your continued development.

Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or accelerate your career, you'll play an important role in the successful commercial delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Valuations and change management.
• Subcontract procurement and administration.
• Payment applications and subcontract accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the commercial team throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience within a commercial role on construction, industrial or civil engineering projects.

• A Quantity Surveying degree or be working towards one.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Benefits

Why Careys?

You'll be joining a business that is trusted to deliver some of the UK's most complex construction projects while investing heavily in the development of its people.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Structured Commercial Development Programme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects.
• A supportive commercial team committed to helping you succeed.