Defence Project Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Lead

ASSYSTEM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in the UK to support a major defence programme. You will deliver commercial and contractual expertise across the project lifecycle, focusing on cost management, risk control, procurement support and governance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, handling contract administration, change management, forecasts and payments, while liaising with Contract Leads and the client. NEC contract experience and CEMAR familiarity are key.

Qualifications

• Strong NEC contract experience, ideally NEC4 Professional Services.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency for reporting and analytics.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks with accuracy and contract compliance.
• Prior experience with CEMAR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration across existing contracts.
• Provide commercial advice to Contract Leads.
• Ensure contract timelines are met (CEMAR management).
• Prepare Applications for Payment and cost forecasts.
• Support change management and risk control.

Skills

NEC contract experience

Microsoft Excel

Quantity Surveying degree

CEMAR experience

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in the UK to support a major defence programme. You will deliver commercial and contractual expertise across the project lifecycle, focusing on cost management, risk control, procurement support and governance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, handling contract administration, change management, forecasts and payments, while liaising with Contract Leads and the client. NEC contract experience and CEMAR familiarity are key.