Assistant Qs

Fire And Security Careers

Greater London

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance
BUPA
Holiday entitlement
Pension
Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Fire And Security Careers Islington, Greater London, England is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (M&E / Fire & Security) to support projects across London with costings, variations and payments. Take-offs using Bluebeam and evaluating tender vs.

site requirements are core duties; experience with Fire Alarm projects is not required. You will work with Project Managers to quantify variations and commercial opportunities, passing costings to the senior QS and supporting valuations

Qualifications

  • Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to interpret costs, pricing and project variations.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills.
  • 3–5 site-visits per week in London.

Responsibilities

  • Support costings, variations and invoicing for payment.
  • Pass costings to senior QS and assist valuations.
  • Carry out take-offs using Bluebeam and compare tender vs. site requirements.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to quantify commercial impacts.

Skills

Bluebeam proficiency
Costing analysis
Variations reporting
Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Assistant QS Fire and Security Careers Islington, Greater London, England
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (M&E / Fire & Security/ Fire Alarms)

London & South East | £55,000 - £65,000 + Company Car/Allowance + BUPA + Benefits

We're looking for a commercially minded person to become an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support projects and Project managers across London with costings, variations and invoicing requests for payment, by passing costings to senior QS.

This role will focus on carrying out take-offs using Bluebeam, identifying differences between tendered works and actual site requirements, and working closely with Project Managers to understand and quantify variations, cost impacts, and commercial opportunities. You'll then provide this information to the Quantity Surveying team to support valuations, invoicing, and applications for payment.

Fire Alarm experience is not required. We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Quantity Surveying
  • Project Management
  • Design
  • M&E
  • Construction or Building Services
Key Requirements
  • Experience using Bluebeam for take-offs
  • 3-5 days a week, visiting different sites/ PM's in London
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience analysing costs, pricing, and project variations
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
What's on Offer for Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Fire Alarm Projects).
  • Company Car or Car Allowance possible
  • Holiday entitlement
  • Pension
  • Ongoing training and development
Career Progression and Contact Us -

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop into a Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager. You'll work directly with experienced commercial and project teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of project financial management and commercial delivery within a growing business.

Temporary

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