Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in East London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This position offers a competitive salary up to £40,000 along with a car allowance and benefits. You will have the chance to gain hands-on project experience on a New Build Care Home. Ideal candidates have previous experience, strong analytical skills, and a desire to advance towards Quantity Surveyor level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant QS, ideally within residential or care home sectors.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Eager to learn and progress your career towards Quantity Surveyor level.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the project Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties.
• Preparing and monitoring cost reports, valuations, and variations.
• Assisting in subcontractor management including procurement, payments, and final accounts.
• Supporting the commercial team in ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to a high standard.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Main Contractor (New Build Residential) – Location: East London – Salary: Up to £40,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established Main Contractor specialising in the New Build Residential sector, is seeking a driven individual to join their commercial team. You’ll initially be working on a New Build Care Home development in East London, which has approximately seven months left to run. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on project experience and play a key role in the successful delivery of the scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the project Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties
• Preparing and monitoring cost reports, valuations, and variations
• Assisting in subcontractor management including procurement, payments, and final accounts
• Supporting the commercial team in ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to a high standard

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance
• Clear and structured progression path to Quantity Surveyor
• The opportunity to work with a respected Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of New Build Residential projects

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant QS, ideally within the residential or care home sectors
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Eager to learn and progress your career towards Quantity Surveyor level

If you’re an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take on a new challenge with long-term career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity.