Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Greater London. In this hybrid role, you'll manage various contracts, oversee payment applications, and work closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial administration and a proactive mindset. Working hours are Monday to Friday with four days in the office and one day from home. The position offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial administration, ideally within recruitment or construction.
• Strong ability to manage multiple contracts and communicate confidently.
• Comfortable working with finance systems and supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage payment applications.
• Administer contracts and monitor payment progress.
• Liaise with clients to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Skills

Commercial administration

Client communication

Finance systems

Problem-solving

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Hillingdon, West London (Hybrid Working) — Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in a dynamic, commercially focused environment? We’re working with a well-established business seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join their growing commercial team.

The Role

As an Assistant QS, you’ll play a key role in maintaining commercial control across multiple contracts. You’ll manage payment applications, oversee contract administration, liaise with clients, and support the implementation of a new pay and bill system.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage payment applications, ensuring accuracy across timesheets and rates
• Issue interim valuations (invoices/applications) in line with contract requirements
• Reconcile payment applications with internal ledgers, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Monitor payment progress, notices, certificates, and receipts in collaboration with the credit control team
• Set up new jobs and update trades/rates in internal systems
• Raise manual invoices and manage sales ledger exports
• Administer contracts, including rate changes and volume rebates
• Liaise with clients to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Attend project meetings and contribute to commercial reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams: Commercial, Finance, Payroll, and Operations
• Provide cover for other commercial assistants when needed

Working Hours & Location

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Hybrid Working: 4 days in-office, 1 day from home
• Location: Office-based, approx. 15 mins by bus from the local station
• Parking: Available – ideal for drivers

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in commercial administration, ideally within recruitment or construction
• Strong ability to manage multiple contracts and communicate confidently with clients
• Comfortable working with finance systems and supporting process improvements
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively