Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Colorminium; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to manage procurement schedules and support project teams with accuracy and detail. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in the construction industry and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in large-scale projects that contribute to building safety.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience in a similar role.
• Able to analyse quotes and track financials.
• Comfortable working with schedules and data.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement schedules and materials tracking.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist with cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Procurement & Commercial Support Experience

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Strong Communicator

Problem Solver

Numerate & IT Literate

Construction Experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Location: Based in Chelmsford. Salary: £40,000 per annum. Contract: Full time, Permanent.

The Company - Envoy Projects

Envoy Projects are a specialist cladding remediation contractor looking to significantly speed up the remediation process with their turnkey offering that gets it right first time. Envoy is a Colorminium Company who are a specialist facade contractor who have been shaping London's skyline for 50 years. We are detail-driven, proactive, and excited by the idea of contributing to making buildings safe in London.

We are looking to welcome an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to the team. We are searching for someone who shares our passion for precision, quality and exceptional project delivery.

The Role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor — you will work closely with our Commercial Envoy Divisional Director to support procurement and commercial administration across allocated projects. This is a full-time, office-based role (opportunity to work out a hybrid solution following onboarding) suited to someone with a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a genuine interest in construction. You will take ownership of key procurement processes, materials tracking, supplier coordination, budgeting assistance and cost monitoring. With multiple fast-moving projects on the go, you will be a vital link in ensuring materials arrive on time, budgets stay on track, and communication flows seamlessly across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement schedules, onsite installation tracking records, and maintain accurate materials tracking
• Arrange procurement of building materials
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal project teams
• Analyse quotes, raise orders, and monitor budgets
• Assist with cost forecasting, financial reporting, pricing of variations, monthly applications and vesting processes
• Support quick, effective responses to site and procurement requests
• Use Excel and drawings confidently to help drive commercial accuracy

Qualifications & Skills

• Procurement & Commercial Support Experience - Able to analyse quotes, place orders and track financials
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail - Comfortable working with schedules and data
• Strong Communicator - Builds positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Problem Solver - Responds to issues quickly and with sound judgement
• Numerate & IT Literate - Confident in Excel and financial tracking
• Construction Experience - Ideally 1+ year in a similar role within the construction industry

What You Can Expect

• The chance to work on large-scale, critical projects in central London
• A collaborative, supportive, and driven team environment with a clear strategy and vision
• Play a meaningful role in improving building safety and contributing to safer communities
• Real opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development

Career moves are a big decision and critical to get right.

About Envoy

• Our Culture - We’re Committed, Collaborative, Caring and Creative and these values come through with the people in the team. We work hard because we love what we do, we care about our people and we’re always looking for creative ways to challenge the status quo.
• The Vision - We’re London's most trusted facade and remediation partner who have been shaping the skyline for 50 years.
• The Projects - Our work plays a critical role in making London safer. Expect to be working on major façade remediation projects focusing on making high-risk buildings safe and compliant.

If you're ready to build your career with a team that's as passionate as it is experienced, we'd love to hear from you. Click on “APPLY” today