Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Central London

Salary/Rate: £200 - £250 per day

Contract:

6 months (ongoing)

The Opportunity

An established and growing main contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join its commercial team based in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career commercial professional looking to develop their career within a supportive environment. The role will provide exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced commercial professionals on a variety of construction projects.

The business is looking for someone with solid construction fundamentals and a genuine desire to learn and progress. Previous refurbishment or commercial fit-out experience would be beneficial but is by no means essential.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial team, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions.
Supporting the Quantity Surveyors with project cost management.
Preparing and issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
Analysing quotations and assisting with subcontract procurement.
Measuring works from drawings and specifications.
Assisting with valuations, variations and final accounts.
Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets.
Preparing commercial reports and maintaining accurate project records.
Liaising with site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Supporting the commercial team throughout pre-construction and live project delivery.

About You

You'll ideally have:

Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
3–4 years' post-graduate commercial experience.
Experience working for a main contractor or general contractor.
Good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
A proactive approach and willingness to develop professionally.

Desirable

Exposure to estimating duties.
Experience assisting on commercial, residential, education, healthcare or mixed-use construction projects.
Knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
Previous exposure to refurbishment or fit-out projects (beneficial but not essential).What's on Offer

Excellent opportunity to develop your commercial career.
Support and mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors.
Exposure to both Quantity Surveying and Estimating.
Varied project portfolio.
Long-term career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package