In brief
FINANCE / ACCOUNTING / MANAGEMENT / TAX 2025-115199 Glasgow, Scotland PermanentTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
7/29/2025Cost Engineering
· Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs
· Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
Estimating
· Seek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complimented with the necessary administration skills.
Planning
· Be responsible for weekly and monthly works programmes
· Awareness of different programme formats
Project Management
· Use the Company’s software systems
· Collation of Cost and Value Information
· Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
Procurement
· Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
· Record and document information including registration of interest
· Understand the steps / documentation required
Commercial Management
· Collation of cost and value information
· Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, forward thinking Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Glasgow.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have a good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and in the case of an Assistant QS, will have a successful track record in performing these duties
· Manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards, with support from more senior members of the commercial team.
· Be responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain for their area of responsibility.
· Already have, or are in the final stages of achieving a relevant degree.
· Proactively follow the structured training programmes to achieve their professional qualifications from the RICS, ICES or CIOB
· Maintain a Personal Development Plan
· Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
· Help support the development of others
Essential criteria:
· BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
Desirable criteria:
· Communication
· Teamwork
· Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
· Work experience
· Industry knowledge
· Knowledge of the role of a QS
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO WILL REQUIRE VISA SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UK.