Commercial Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Overview

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 a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, working for Local Authorities, Network Rail, Environmental and private developers. Projects can include civil engineering works and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, footbridges, tunnels, underbridges, flood alleviation / repairs, embankments and rail platforms. We currently have live infrastructure projects and long-term frameworks 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

• 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 forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments. We deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent. We are working hard to improve diversity & inclusion in the civil engineering and construction industry. Our Diversity and Inclusion journey is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through training, forums and an engagement calendar.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork. AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging careers to everyone and is committed to improving understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as customers and communities. It doesn’t matter what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion or other personal characteristics not directly related to the job. Anyone who meets the requirements is eligible for employment.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people-first perspective, we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have many colleagues who are trained mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enroll all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme offering 24/7 counselling and advice services.

How to Apply

If you’re ready for your next career challenge, apply now. For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk