Assistant Quantity Surveyor – New Build & Refurbishment

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

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.