Assistant QS: Fast-Paced Retail & Fit-Out (Hybrid)

EC Property Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EC Property Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-paced retail and fit-out team in London or Croydon. The role supports the commercial running of multiple live projects, from cost estimates to contract management.

You will prepare cost plans, monitor budgets and variations on fast-track programmes, and work closely with contractors and clients to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of QS experience in retail, restaurants, commercial fit-out, or another fast-paced sector.
• Confident with JCT/NEC contracts and strong technical/commercial skills.
• Organised, energetic, and able to juggle multiple live jobs.
• Progress towards MRICS is desirable but not essential - support is available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, tender documents, and contracts.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and variations across fast-track programmes.
• Work closely with contractors and clients to keep projects on time and to budget.
• Report to senior QSs and directors while developing your own client-facing responsibilities.
• Travel to sites across London and the Southeast (a driving licence is essential).

Skills

Cost estimates

Contract management

JCT/NEC contracts

Client-facing responsibilities

Job description

EC Property Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-paced retail and fit-out team in London or Croydon. The role supports the commercial running of multiple live projects, from cost estimates to contract management.

You will prepare cost plans, monitor budgets and variations on fast-track programmes, and work closely with contractors and clients to keep projects on time and within budget.