Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bank, City of London

Competitive Salary + Package

Tier 2 Main Contractor | Cut & Carve Refurbishment | Hospitality

Permanent Position

I am currently working with a well‑established Tier 2 Main Contractor who specialise in delivering complex cut & carve refurbishment projects across London, operating within the commercial office, student accommodation, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare sectors.

Due to the award of a high‑profile scheme, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a hospitality refurbishment project near Bank, City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to technically challenging refurbishment works within a busy Central London environment, working alongside experienced Senior Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

The project involves the cut & carve refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into a high‑quality hospitality venue. Works include structural alterations, internal reconfiguration, MEP coordination, and high‑specification fit out.

The scheme presents logistical and technical challenges typical of City of London projects, providing excellent experience for a commercially ambitious Assistant QS.

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account.

• Assisting with procurement of subcontract packages
• Supporting subcontractor management and administration
• Preparing and assisting with interim valuations and cost reports
• Managing and tracking variations and change control
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Attending site and commercial meetings as required
• Supporting the commercial team to ensure financial targets are achieved

You will gain full exposure to the commercial lifecycle of a complex refurbishment project.

• 1‑3 years' experience working within a main contractor environment
• Experience in refurbishment, fit out, or commercial construction preferred
• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Organised, detail‑focused, and commercially aware
• Ambitious with a clear desire to progress within a Tier 2 contractor environment

• Work on a high‑profile hospitality scheme in Central London
• Gain experience on technically complex cut & carve refurbishment projects
• Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Structured progression and mentorship from senior commercial staff
• Competitive salary and package

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a technically strong contractor delivering complex refurbishment schemes across London.

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