Your new company
Our client is one of the UK's leading privately owned Tier 1 contractors, renowned for delivering complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for quality, innovation, and staff development, they continue to invest in growing their commercial team across the West of Scotland.Operating across exciting and technically challenging sectors including defence, advanced manufacturing, high-tech facilities, and specialist construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their career within a supportive and high-performing environment.
Your new role
As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an experienced commercial team on a significant project located west of Glasgow. Working closely with senior commercial professionals, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial function while supporting the successful delivery of a major project.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with cost management and financial reporting
Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractor packages
Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Assisting with contract administration and change control procedures
Working collaboratively with operational and project delivery teams
Supporting monthly forecasting and reporting requirementsThis role offers the opportunity to learn from highly experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers within a structured and supportive environment.
What you'll need to succeed
Degree qualified or working towards qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Previous experience within a contractor environment, either through placement, graduate, or assistant-level experience
Strong commercial awareness and a willingness to learn
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ambition to develop a long-term career within a leading main contractorWhat you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package
Car allowance
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Annual bonus opportunity
Structured training and career development programme
Exposure to landmark and technically challenging projects
Opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced commercial professionals in the industry
Long-term career prospects with a business enjoying a strong pipeline of secured workWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays Construction & Property for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year