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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Tier 1 Privately Owned Contractor | West of Glasgow | Permanent
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.
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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 requirements
This 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 contractor
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What 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 work
What 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.
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