Assistant Quantity Surveyor

North East Scotland

Leading Main Contractor

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor based in North - East Scotland.

Working as part of an established commercial team, you will support the delivery of a range of construction projects while developing your career within a well-structured and supportive environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing bills of quantities and schedules of works
• Managing subcontractor and material enquiries during tender stage
• Assisting with subcontract procurement, agreements, payments, and awards
• Attending project meetings and preparing minutes where required
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, payment applications, and invoices
• Re-measuring works from site measurements and drawings
• Managing and issuing contract variations
• Supporting the commercial management of contractual matters
• Assisting with monthly cost/value reconciliations and reporting
• Supporting agreement of client and subcontract final accounts

Requirements

• Degree qualified or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within construction
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting understanding
• Good communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and support project delivery

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age