A leading Civil Engineering Main Contractor are actively seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position for projects on the west coast of Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Trainee Quantity Surveyor to gain experience working on a variety of projects with a reputable and well respected Contractor.

Projects could vary in size, value and location with sites being anywhere from Ullapool to Oban so you must be willing to travel a few days a week. 

Our client:

• The client is a Contractor primarily within construction and large civil engineering projects;
• Working on some of the largest Civil Engineering projects on the West coast of Scotland;
• With a responsible sustainability strategy, they invest significant time and effort to ensure safe working environments with minimal environmental impact;
• Due to on-going and future pending contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the most prominent contractors and get exposure to interesting and prestigious projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for achieving the appropriate commercial result for the project through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the supply chain and clients.
• Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, financially and contractually. Monitor subcontractors against the programme. Negotiate final accounts.
• Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring that they meet the conditions of the contract (re-measure as required).
• Ensure payments to Sub Contractors and Supplier are made to the terms and work in progress cash targets.
• Ensure commercial compliance of current contracts, protecting the position of the company.
• Report to Commercial Manager about the subcontract status.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified.
• Min 2 years Experience.
• Ideally have previous NEC contract experience.
• Must be willing to travel a few days a week

What’s in it for you:

•  A salary of between £32,000 - £42000 DOE;
• Benefits include, Car / Car Allowance and pension
• Accommodation and travel costs covered
• Excellent experience working with a leading main contractor to progress your career.

What you need to do next:

Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to James Brodie at James Gray Recruitment. To hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for, please contact James. 

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK.