Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Digswell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured mentoring

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Job summary

Branta Recruitment Ltd in North London is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 1–3 years' experience to support commercial management on small projects, including cost plans, CVRs, and payment processing.

You'll develop with mentoring, work across refurbishment and fit-out schemes, and gain site exposure while progressing within a structured environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Assistant role within commercial construction, fit-out or refurbishments.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is desirable, or progress toward.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset with practical problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communication for client and subcontractor interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard estimating software.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for site visits.
• Proactive attitude with ownership of commercial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of small commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects from tender to final account.
• Review drawings and contract docs to prepare bills of quantities and cost plans.
• Assist in subcontractor inquiries, quotes, orders, and valuations/payments.
• Carry out site visits to measure progress, variations, and completion.
• Prepare CVRs, budget updates, and financial reports with senior team.
• Communicate professionally with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records, change logs, and final account documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Estimating software

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Branta is partnering with a growing, professional business based in North London to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 1 to 3 years of experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional to support an expanding portfolio of small commercial projects while accelerating their career within a structured, supportive environment.

In this role, you will build upon your existing commercial foundation, gaining hands-on exposure to cost management, client liaison, procurement, and project valuations across commercial construction and fit-out developments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the commercial management of small commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects from tender stage to final account.
• Review drawings, tender specifications, and contract documentation to prepare accurate bill of quantities and cost plans.
• Subcontractor management: assist in issuing enquiries, comparing quotes, placing orders, and processing monthly valuations and payments.
• Carry out site visits to measure progress, assess variations, and verify work completed on site.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations (CVRs), budget updates, and financial reports alongside the senior commercial team.
• Communicate professionally with end clients, main contractors, sub-contractors, and internal operational teams.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, change logs, and final account documentation.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Assistant role within commercial construction, fit-out, or refurbishments.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (desirable, or working towards).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, paired with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills for client and subcontractor interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard commercial/estimating software.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site visits across North London and surrounding areas).
• Proactive attitude with a desire to take ownership of commercial tasks and progress within the business.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary scale
• Structured mentoring
• Company travel expenses / car allowance
• Generous holiday entitlement and company pension scheme
• Clear route to progress