Assistant Quantity Surveyor

CC Head Office - Construction; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its in-house commercial team, supporting financial and contractual management across development projects including hotel and residential conversions.

You will assist in budgets, cost reporting, tender evaluation, procurement, and contract administration, driving commercial performance and value for money across projects. The role requires a degree in QS/CM and at least 1 year of QS experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction costs, procurement and contract management.
• Good negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience using Procore and DocuSign an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, managing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct cost analysis, cost reporting and forecasting to support the commercial performance of projects.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, bills of quantities and contract documentation.
• Support the procurement of materials and subcontractors, ensuring value for money and compliance with company procedures.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor project expenditure, maintain accurate cost records and produce regular financial reports.
• Carry out cost reviews and provide commercial updates to senior management and project teams.
• Assist with contract administration, ensuring terms and conditions are followed and commercial issues are resolved.
• Manage and assess variations and changes to project scope, identifying their financial implications.
• Prepare and process interim and final payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify potential commercial and contractual risks, supporting the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and other stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Provide commercial and contractual support across projects, contributing to project meetings and wider decision-making.

Skills

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procore

DocuSign

Job description

We need an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our in-house commercial team, supporting the financial and contractual management of our development projects. You will play an important role in managing project costs, procurement and commercial performance across our commercial-to-hotel and residential conversions.

Criterion Capital is an entrepreneurial property company. We move fast, think commercially and convert existing buildings into affordable hotels and residential accommodation.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparing, managing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct cost analysis, cost reporting and forecasting to support the commercial performance of projects.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, bills of quantities and contract documentation.
• Support the procurement of materials and subcontractors, ensuring value for money and compliance with company procedures.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor project expenditure, maintain accurate cost records and produce regular financial reports.
• Carry out cost reviews and provide commercial updates to senior management and project teams.
• Assist with contract administration, ensuring terms and conditions are followed and commercial issues are resolved.
• Manage and assess variations and changes to project scope, identifying their financial implications.
• Prepare and process interim and final payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify potential commercial and contractual risks, supporting the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and other stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Provide commercial and contractual support across projects, contributing to project meetings and wider decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within an in-house contractor or property development business.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs, procurement and contract management.
• Good negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience using Procore and DocuSign an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse costs, identify commercial risks and solve problems effectively.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• If you are looking to develop your commercial career within a fast-growing property developer, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of construction and development projects.

Compensation: Competitive salary