Assistant Project Surveyor / Commercial Assistant(Construction)

Allegis Global Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions seeks an Assistant Project Surveyor / Commercial Assistant for a 12-month contract based in London. This role involves assisting with financial management and administration on various construction projects, particularly interior fit-out and building refurbishments. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires effective collaboration within project teams and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years experience in fast-paced environment.
• Experience in interior fit-out projects and/or building refurbishments.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial management and administration of projects.
• Liaise and assist the Pre-Construction team during tender stages.
• Support commercial control on projects, reporting on financial performance.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Resilience under pressure

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Project Surveyor / Commercial Assistant(Construction)

Contract

12 Months

Location

London

Client

JLL

Experience

Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment, working on interior fit-out projects and/or building refurbishments

Job Description

This role is suited to an individual with experience in interior fit-out projects and/or building refurbishments. The candidate should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a wider team environment, while also supporting and guiding peers and assistants across multi-disciplinary project teams. A sound understanding of various forms of main and sub-contracts, including the JCT suite, is essential.

Job Purpose

To assist with the financial management and administration of one or more projects, ensuring that financial targets are achieved. The role involves building effective relationships with key clients and suppliers in collaboration with the project team.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Retail / Managing QS, responsibilities include:

• Liaising with and assisting the Pre-Construction team during the tender stage
• Supporting the pricing of projects on a Design & Build basis as required
• Assisting in the preparation for post-tender interviews and contributing to securing future work from existing and new clients
• Supporting commercial control on projects from commencement to completion, including reporting on financial performance and explaining variances
• Maintaining awareness of risk management approaches to protect and enhance the company’s position, providing commercial solutions to minimize risk and maximize opportunities
• Promoting compliance with commercial policies and procedures and supporting best practices across the company
• Assisting in setting up new projects, obtaining approvals, establishing financial targets, and managing pre-contract expenditure within budget using appropriate templates and forms

(e.g JCT Suite)

• Supporting the procurement of construction packages both within and outside the approved supplier list
• Demonstrating an understanding of construction technical matters and suggesting alternative buildability and value engineering solutions where appropriate
• Maintaining awareness of internal and external stakeholders and demonstrating effective communication skills

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Good timekeeping
• Strong interpersonal skills and openness to mentoring
• Flexible, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Effective negotiation skills, with a decisive and ethical approach aligned with company values of teamwork, ethics, and quality
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment, working on interior fit-out projects and/or building refurbishments