Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reinforced Recruitment LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career progression

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment LTD is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the City of London. The role offers training, mentoring, and exposure to both site and office environments on technically complex projects.

Open to candidates from all construction backgrounds; expected salary up to £45k plus a benefits package, with a clear path to a fully formed QS role and progression within a closely-knit team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a commercial/QS role (any QS background welcome).
• Keen to learn demolition and structural packages - full support provided.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the commercial team with managing costs, preparing valuations, supporting procurement, and handling final accounts.
• Projects typically range from £250k to £8m and cover enabling works, structural alterations, basement construction, and remediation.
• This is a hands-on role with site and office exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Sub-Contractor

City of London

Up to £45k + Package

The Headlines

Great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist sub-contractor based in the City of London.

Full training and mentoring provided - perfect for someone early in their QS career looking to grow fast.

Work directly with a supportive Commercial Director and experienced QS team.

Open to candidates from all construction backgrounds - demolition experience not essential.

Be part of a close-knit business delivering challenging and rewarding projects across London.

Your Next Role - What You'll Be Doing

We're looking for a driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 1-3 years' experience to join a specialist sub-contractor working on technically complex projects.

You'll assist the commercial team with managing costs, preparing valuations, supporting procurement, and handling final accounts. Projects typically range from £250k to £8m and cover enabling works, structural alterations, basement construction, and remediation.

This is a hands-on role with site and office exposure, perfect for someone who wants to work hard, learn fast, and eventually step up into a QS position.

Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It

This established sub-contractor has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction solutions in central London. Their projects span demolition, structural work, and complex enabling packages.

Led by a hands-on Managing Director, they offer a collaborative and professional working culture with a clear emphasis on team development and long-term career progression.

What You Bring & What You'll Get Back

• 2-5 years' experience in a commercial/QS role (any QS background welcome).
• Keen to learn demolition and structural packages - full support provided.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

What's on Offer:

• Up to £45k salary depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.
• Regular support and mentoring from a knowledgeable team.
• Clear pathway to becoming a fully-formed QS and beyond.
• Exciting, technically challenging projects to get stuck into.