Hybrid Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear Infrastructure

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across project infrastructure procurements. You will work closely with Project Managers and the wider team to help manage costs, contracts, reporting and commercial administration in a regulated environment.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and opportunities to develop professional knowledge within a nuclear defence sector context,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field (degree completed).
• Experience in Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
• Understanding of quantity surveying principles and commercial processes in construction.
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred).
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• UK National with SC Clearance eligibility.
• Willingness to learn in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor compensation event quotations and cost submissions.
• Assist Commercial and Project teams with cost assurance and contract administration.
• Attend programme and commercial meetings and support reporting.
• Prepare commercial advice on payment applications, compensation events, retention, and contract matters.
• Assist in subcontractor payments assessment and recommendations.
• Draft responses to Early Warnings, compensation events, quotations, and instructions.
• Support payment forecasting, cost reporting, and risk management activities.
• Maintain purchase order values and support invoice processes.
• Administer and maintain commercial records (CEMAR).
• Support weekly Early Warning and commercial meetings.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support across project infrastructure procurements. You will work closely with Project Managers and the wider team to help manage costs, contracts, reporting and commercial administration in a regulated environment.

The role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and opportunities to develop professional knowledge within a nuclear defence sector context,