Assistant Quantity Surveyor​/Estimator in Piccadilly Circus

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Contract)

Location:

London

Contract Length: 6 Months

Rate: £200–£220 per day

Start Date:

ASAP

An established commercial fit-out and workplace delivery business is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the team on a 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor at the early stages of their career to gain exposure to high-profile commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will support both the commercial and pre-construction teams, assisting with cost planning, tendering, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting throughout project life cycles.

• Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to assess project costs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support the preparation of bills of quantities and cost plans.
• Assist in procurement activities and subcontract package administration.
• Monitor project costs and identify potential cost risks.
• Support the preparation of valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support senior quantity surveyors with commercial management duties across multiple projects.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or HND in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
• Approximately 2–3 years post-graduate quantity surveying experience.
• Previous experience within commercial fit-out, interiors, refurbishment, construction, or workplace projects.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience assisting with tendering and estimating activities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Available to start within the next three weeks.

• CAT A / CAT B fit-out projects.
• Commercial office refurbishment schemes.
• Workplace and interior construction projects.
  
  Exposure to JCT contracts.
• Experience working for a main contractor, fit-out contractor, or consultancy.

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Estimator looking to broaden your experience, work on exciting commercial projects, and gain exposure to a fast-paced fit-out environment, I'd love to hear from you.

Drop me an email at (url removed) and let's have a chat