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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Department: Engineering
Location: North Ayrshire
Description
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Develop your commercial career on an innovative industrial project. Careys is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile industrial development while working alongside experienced commercial professionals who will support your continued development.
Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or accelerate your career, you'll play an important role in the successful commercial delivery of the project.
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Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor and project team, you'll support all aspects of commercial management including:
- Cost reporting and forecasting.
- CVRs and commercial reporting.
- Valuations and change management.
- Subcontract procurement and administration.
- Payment applications and subcontract accounts.
- Monitoring project costs, risks and opportunities.
- Supporting the commercial team throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience within a commercial role on construction, industrial or civil engineering projects.
- A Quantity Surveying degree or be working towards one.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn.


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Benefits
Why Careys?
You'll be joining a business that is trusted to deliver some of the UK's most complex construction projects while investing heavily in the development of its people.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Structured Commercial Development Programme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Exposure to complex, technically challenging projects.
- A supportive commercial team committed to helping you succeed.
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