Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Civil Engineering / Power & Energy Infrastructure

We are currently seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting major infrastructure works within the UK energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to gain experience working within a strategic framework delivering large-scale transmission and infrastructure projects.

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of early-stage project delivery including design development, site investigations and surveys as part of a major 132kV power infrastructure project in Scotland. The role will involve working closely with senior commercial leadership and project teams to ensure effective cost control, procurement support and compliance with framework reporting requirements.

This role is ideal for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their NEC contract experience, open book cost reporting knowledge and exposure to complex civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the commercial team with cost control and reporting across project stages.

Assisting with procurement processes for consultants, surveyors and subcontractors.

Preparing and supporting detailed cost reports for internal and client-facing purposes.

Supporting open-book commercial reporting requirements.

Reviewing and assisting with subcontractor and consultant interim applications.

Assisting with preparation and submission of payment applications.

Supporting the assessment of variations, early warning notices and compensation events under NEC contracts.

Assisting with preparation of commercial documentation including instructions and cost breakdowns.

Supporting commercial meetings, budget reviews and financial reporting.

Ensuring commercial processes align with framework and project requirements.

Key Requirements

Previous experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.

Understanding of NEC forms of contract (desirable).

Strong commercial awareness and cost reporting experience.

Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment with strict reporting requirements.

Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.

Desirable Experience

Exposure to energy, utilities, power transmission or infrastructure projects.

Experience supporting cost reimbursable or target cost contracts.

Experience working with commercial management platforms such as CEMAR (desirable).

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to develop within a major infrastructure framework, gaining exposure to complex projects, NEC contract administration and strategic energy sector delivery