Assistant/Trainee Quantity Surveyor | Bellshill | Powers & Renewables

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

7/12/2025

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
  
  

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres, renewables and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

Kirby Group require an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to aid project team in the delivery of a large design & build project. The candidate will work closely with the in-house commercial team (Commercial Manager & Senior Quantity Surveyor) in conjunction with the Project Manager and other support functions. Kirby Group are looking to recruit from top-tier Universities and Institutes of Technology-talented individuals with a natural flair for Quantity Surveying and a real interest in developing into technical people and commercial leaders.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

Ensure close co-operation with Planning Engineer as regards assessment of progress, accounting for day works undertaken and identification and evaluations of variations and additions to the original contract work.

• Commercial document management including but not limited to compiling timesheets, daywork records and such.
• Maintaining project trackers including but not limited to early warning registers, manloaders, variation logs etc.
• Provide necessary back up in any follow up to claims and assist in negotiations on the finalisation of these accounts.
• Attend meetings as required with clients and our supply chain.
• Compiling data to assist our internal reporting schedule.
• Ensure certificates of payment are issued promptly.
• Report in detail as required for the Project Manager, on the commercial status of the project.
• Maintain accurate records of claims prepared, certificates issued and of retentions involved.
• Ensure follow up on claiming retentions as due.
• Aid in the negotiation, as necessary, with clients or their representatives.
• Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty, and hard work in the performance of all duties.
  
  

Necessary requirement of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Currently completing a degree or course that specialises in Quantity Surveying.
• Proficient in excel.
• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills.
• Valid UK Driving License.
• References readily available.