Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Aberdeen- Main Contractor

Contract Scotland are currently working with a leading Main contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Aberdeen.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious QS professional to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment, working across a variety of exciting projects.

About the role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for:

Preparing bills of quantities and schedules of work for project pricing
Managing tender-stage subcontract and material enquiries
Assisting with subcontract procurement, agreement, payment and award
Attending, contributing to, and taking minutes of meetings as required
Preparing valuations with clients, agreeing payment amounts, and ensuring invoices are issued
Re-measuring works from site and drawings
Notifying subcontractors of contract variations
Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial issues
Providing cost advice to design consultants
Assisting with monthly cost/value reconciliations and reporting on contract performance
Agreeing final accounts with both clients and subcontractors

About you

You will already have experience within a quantity surveying role and be confident managing budgets and delivering commercial services to a high standard.

You’ll also bring:

Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
An analytical and detail-focused approach
The ability to set realistic objectives and solve problems effectively
A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive package including:

33 days annual leave (pro-rata, increasing with service)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, days out and more via rewards platform
Annual flu vaccine
Access to e-learning and development tools
Health & wellbeing support
Life management and financial support services
Legal Information:

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed