We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Assistant or Trainee Quantity Surveyor to become part of our dynamic Commercial team within the Scotland business unit. In this role, you’ll support a team of experienced Quantity Surveyors in managing costs across a diverse portfolio. This is a flexible role suited to candidates at any stage of their career, whether you're just starting out, or already have some experience in commercial or administrative work. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Business Unit
A busy and fast paced project environment involving in a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, Environmental and private developers
Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:
Roads, bridges, footbridges, tunnels, underbridges, flood alleviation / repairs, embankments and rail platforms etc. We currently have a number of live infrastructure projects and long-term renewals and maintenance frameworks underway including Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF) and a slab track framework.
The Role
You’ll be part of a supportive team working on a variety of infrastructure projects, including frameworks for Network Rail and general civils for clients like Scottish Power. You’ll gain exposure to commercial processes, cost management, and contract administration, with opportunities to grow and develop professionally. If you're looking to build a career in quantity surveying or commercial management, we’re open to sponsoring an apprenticeship or formal qualification to help you achieve your goals.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Support Quantity Surveyors and Senior QSs with daily commercial tasks
* Assist in preparing cost plans, target prices, and cash flow forecasts
* Contribute to commercial reports and cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
* Manage subcontractor payments, procurement, and liabilities
* Create and process order requests and site instructions
* Compile final account packs and ensure completion paperwork is filed
* Distribute technical queries and handle client responses
* Prepare weekly reports and maintain job trackers
* Analyse commercial data for reporting
* Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
* Develop understanding of commercial systems, procedures, and software
* Take initiative to improve processes and support team goals
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies
Requirements
We are seeking a motivated, well-organised, and proactive individual who is eager to build a career in Quantity Surveying. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in commercial operations and a desire to grow within the construction industry.
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:
* Excellent communication skills and a personable approach, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and internal teams
* Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to analyse and manage data effectively
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
* Ambition to progress within the field of Quantity Surveying
While not essential, experience or understanding of finance or commercial reporting, along with previous administrative experience within a commercial team in the construction industry, would be considered advantageous.
In return
* Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Company contributory Pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
* Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
* Consistent learning opportunities
* A safe place to work
* Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard