Assistant Quantity Surveyor M&C

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £42,813 to £47,850 and range of benefits

Location: Aberdeen or Livingston

Hybrid working expectation 3 days in office per week

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the Role

Ready to build your future in construction? Join us as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering projects that shape communities and drive progress.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our project teams, ensuring that every contract runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably. Your work will help us deliver high-quality results on time and within budget, making a real impact on our business and the communities we serve.

What You'll be Doing

• Commercial Support: Work alongside a Quantity Surveyor to help manage and administer contractual documents and support day-to-day commercial tasks.
• Contract Management: Take the lead on a specific contract and support the wider portfolio. Assist the QS with contract administration, record-keeping, progress monitoring and supporting the wider portfolio of projects.
• Financial Management: Monitor project spend, validate payment applications, and prepare basic payment certificates.
• Risk Management: Support risk management processes and help develop the Risk Register.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare commercial and technical minutes and reports.
• Tender Evaluation: Assist in evaluating and negotiating tenders.
• Dispute Resolution: Help gather information and documentation to resolve disputes.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about construction, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and deliver results.

Key Requirements and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in construction (utilities experience desirable)
• Familiarity with NEC 3 & 4 contracts (Options A, C & E)
• Demonstrated experience in contract management
• Good attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a project team.

Desirable:

• RICS Associate (AssocRICS) qualification
• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or similar)

• Working knowledge or academic exposure to NEC contracts (Options A, C or E).
• Studying towards or interested in RICS Associate qualification (AssocRICS).
• Degree, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
• Experience using Excel or commercial systems like FastDraft

What We Offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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