Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Rail & Civil Engineering

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join our Scotland business, supporting the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across the region.

Working across both rail and non-rail civil engineering schemes, this role offers the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of infrastructure projects including bridges, structures, highways, rail enhancements, asset management programmes and multidisciplinary civil engineering works. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust commercial control throughout the project lifecycle, supporting operational teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

About the Business Unit

Our Scotland business unit delivers a broad range of infrastructure projects through long-term framework agreements and competitively tendered contracts. We work with major clients including Network Rail, local authorities, public sector organisations and private developers to deliver essential infrastructure improvements across the region.

Current programmes include rail infrastructure renewals and enhancements, bridge and structural works, civil engineering frameworks, asset management projects and environmental improvement schemes. The team operates across a multidisciplinary environment, offering an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a varied and technically challenging project portfolio.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with operational colleagues, you will provide commercial support across a range of rail and civil engineering projects.

The role will involve managing project costs from tender stage through to final account, ensuring accurate forecasting, valuation and commercial reporting while helping to maximise project value and minimise commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and commercial forecasts throughout project delivery.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and construction requirements to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
• Support tendering activities, including the preparation of pricing information and tender documentation.
• Manage procurement activities, obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontract packages and administer subcontract agreements.
• Measure and value works completed on site in accordance with contract requirements and payment timetables.
• Prepare interim applications for payment and support agreement of client valuations.
• Manage variations, compensation events, claims and additional costs through company procedures and contractual mechanisms.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate commercial reporting, including cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Negotiate subcontractor accounts and support the agreement of client final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks while recommending opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, contract documentation and project files.
• Support the administration of NEC and other standard forms of contract.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects across both rail and non-rail civil engineering sectors.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous Quantity Surveying experience within a civil engineering, infrastructure or rail contracting environment.

You will possess strong commercial awareness, excellent analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams on complex infrastructure projects.

Essential Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a relevant construction-related subject.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working within civil engineering, infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles and cost control processes.
• Experience preparing valuations, forecasts and cost reporting documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement and subcontract management processes.
• Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and commercial administration.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.
• Experience working on bridges, structures, rail or major civil engineering projects would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days per year.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan and Medicash Rewards.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Structured development programmes and clear career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and learning support.
• Employee forums and engagement initiatives.
• Safe, inclusive and supportive working environment.