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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 05 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 March 2026
Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: BEAR Scotland
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Summary

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Perth

Category: Commercial

Contract: Fulltime, 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, Hybrid available after three months employment

BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management service provider in Scotland, maintaining and improving Scottish Trunk Roads including bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country.

We develop and build local management and delivery teams in each area where we hold a contract. These teams are supported by both national partners and local SME suppliers to provide an economic, flexible, resilient and sustainable service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team working on our long-term contract with Transport Scotland to manage and maintain the Scottish Trunk Road Network.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Quantity Surveyor, your overall objective of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of the commercial function within the Contract.

You will collaborate with the team to:

Measure and value progress of works based on a schedule of rates
Collection, collation and storage of relevant measurement data
Ensuring all site and measurement records are completed by our operational teams
Management of Sub-Contractors including assessing applications, preparing payment notices, monthly liabilities and accruals
Reporting the Cost/Value analysis of various sized projects

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management Degree / Qualification (Essential)
Quantity Surveying Experience
Background in Civils or Construction Environment (Desirable)
Strong IT Skills – Particularly with Microsoft Excel
Ability to set priorities and work to strict deadlines
Sound knowledge of MMHW

Why BEAR?

At the heart of our success is our people — talented, innovative, and dedicated individuals who drive everything we do. We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a supportive and rewarding work environment. In return, we provide:

A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension Scheme
Access to a range of employee benefits including annual leave purchase, cycle to work scheme and our Employee Assistance Programme.

We believe in empowering our team to grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential. Join a company that inspires you to deliver your best work and supports your journey to evolve and succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of our business.

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