Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to site covered

Structured training & mentoring

Progression path

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London to join the commercial team. You will report to the Lead Quantity Surveyor and support measurement, valuation, procurement of subcontractors, and cost reporting on projects across commercial, education, defence, and infrastructure sectors.

Based in our London operations, the role offers structured training and mentoring from senior staff with clear progression paths as you gain experience on major schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction-related subject is required.
• Live within commutable distance and willing to travel in London.
• Experience as a trainee or assistant quantity surveyor at a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Support the measurement and valuation of work.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Cost reporting.
• Contract administration.

Skills

Measurement & valuation

Subcontractor management

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Construction-related subject

Job description

Reference: LM0745_1791273088
Posted: October 6, 2026

About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining the commercial team of a Tier 1 Main Contractor in the UK. They are looking to strengthen their commercial team due to a strong project pipeline. This leading construction contractor operates across commercial, education, defence, and infrastructure schemes with over 100 years of experience in the construction industry.

Their London operations focus on major commercial and mixed-use developments, industrial and logistic developments, life science and research facilities, film studios, defence and secure government facilities. You will be reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor.

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Include but not limited to:

• Support the measurement and valuation of work
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Cost reporting
• Contract administration

Key Requirements of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Degree educated in a construction related subject
• Live within commutable distance and willing to travel in London
• Experience as a trainee or assistant quantity surveyor at a main contractor

What's on offer:

• Travel to site covered
• Structured training & mentoring from senior staff
• Progression path