Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Nuclear Defence Projects

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow seeks an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support cost control, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and commercial reporting, developing a QS career in a regulated, safety-critical environment.

The role focuses on supporting cost assurance, contract administration, payments, and weekly commercial meetings within a dynamic defence-related sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in QS/Construction Management or related field, completed.
• Experience as Assistant/Graduate QS or similar.
• Understanding of QS principles and commercial processes in construction.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support 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 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.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Degree completed in QS/Construction Management

Tools

NEC contracts

CEMAR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow seeks an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support cost control, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and commercial reporting, developing a QS career in a regulated, safety-critical environment.

The role focuses on supporting cost assurance, contract administration, payments, and weekly commercial meetings within a dynamic defence-related sector.