Assistant Quantity Surveyor

SSA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor in Greater London. You will support the commercial team with project finances and subcontractor accounts, gaining practical experience toward a Quantity Surveyor role.

Responsibilities include budgets, cost reporting, take-offs, valuations, and payments. You'll work with senior surveyors to help manage costs, procure subcontractors, and prepare final accounts, developing essential

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of cost management and subcontractor accounts.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, valuations and variations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, cost reporting and forecasts.
• Support take-offs, valuations and applications for payment.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Track project costs and variations, maintain commercial records.
• Work with senior surveyors and project teams to support delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (completed or in progress)

Job description

Assitant Quantity Surveyor

SSA are recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering CAT A, CAT B, and Shell & Core projects. You will support the commercial team with project finances and subcontractor accounts, gaining practical experience with opportunities to progress into a Quantity Surveyor role.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, cost reporting, and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of take-offs, valuations, and applications for payment.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts.
• Track project costs and variations, maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Work alongside senior surveyors and project teams to support commercial delivery.

Requirements

• Some quantity surveying experience, ideally within M&E contracting.
• Basic understanding of cost management and subcontractor accounts.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, valuations, and variations.
• Good numerical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification, completed or in progress, or equivalent experience.