Job Description:

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.