Jobs in Old Aberdeen

Kenton Black are delighted to be supporting a leading tier 1 construction contractor in their search for a driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team in Aberdeen.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career within a well-established main contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the region. Working closely with senior commercial staff, you will play a key role in supporting cost management, contract administration, and financial reporting across live projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing project costs from initial estimates through to final accounts
- Support the preparation of bills of quantities, tender documentation, and subcontract packages
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and gather accurate commercial information
- Contribute to cost planning, forecasting, and budget control activities
- Help manage variations, valuations, and payment applications
- Maintain accurate commercial records and assist in producing detailed reports for senior stakeholders
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth commercial operations
- Support senior surveyors in day-to-day commercial duties while developing your own technical capability

What You Bring
- Previous experience in a quantity surveying role within construction or civil engineering
- Strong understanding of cost control, measurement, and contract administration
- Ideally educated to degree level in quantity surveying, construction, or a related discipline
- Excellent communication, numerical, and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and progress
- Flexibility to operate within a hybrid working model and attend sites as required

Why This Role?
This position offers a fantastic platform for long-term career development, with clear progression routes into more senior commercial roles. You will benefit from a competitive salary (dependent on experience), hybrid working arrangements, company pension, annual bonus scheme, car allowance/fuel support, and generous holiday entitlement.

For an Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking genuine progression, stability, and the chance to work on high-profile projects across the North-East of Scotland, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Kenton Black