Commercial Assistant​/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Start Date:

Ideally 1st October

Type:
Permanent

We are looking for a Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and operational support across live construction projects.

This role would suit someone with 1-3 years' experience who is looking for their next step, or someone from a strong operations/pre-construction background who wants to develop their commercial knowledge.

The role is delivery-focused, working closely with Project Managers and the wider operations team. While commercial management is an important part of the position, the role will also provide broader office-based operational and project support.

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day commercial management of live projects.
• Assist with preparing and managing project budgets and cost plans.
• Track project costs against budgets and highlight variances.
• Assist with forecasting project costs and commercial reporting.
• Support the management, pricing and documentation of variations.
• Maintain accurate cost records and commercial documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier procurement from enquiry through to order.
• Prepare RFQs, analyse quotations and support supplier selection.
• Compare quotations and ensure value for money.
• Assist with negotiating commercial terms where required.
• Track orders, deliveries and subcontractor packages against programme.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with preparing subcontract orders and supporting documentation.
• Support subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Attend project, supplier and subcontractor meetings where required.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly cost, risk and progress reporting.
• Help identify commercial risks and opportunities across live projects.
Maintain project records, including relevant health, safety and quality documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Project Managers and the wider team.
• Assist with improving commercial, procurement and operational processes.

• 1-3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, operations or a similar role.
• Construction, fit-out or related industry experience.
• Understanding of commercial and procurement principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Commercially aware with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Confident communicator when dealing with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Able to manage multiple tasks across live projects.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally qualified, or working towards a qualification, in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

The ideal candidate will not necessarily be a traditional QS. We are open to candidates from a commercial, operations or pre-construction background who have strong organisational skills and want to develop their career.

This is an opportunity for an early-career professional to take the next step, gain wider exposure across live construction projects and develop into a broader commercial/operations position