Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd invites an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join in Central London, supporting commercial delivery on demolition and enabling works projects. You will help manage costs, procurement, valuations and financial reporting across UK sites.

You'll develop your career in a fast-paced specialist contractor environment, working with operational teams, clients and subcontractors while ensuring contractual compliance and robust cost control.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Solid Excel knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Desire to build a career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project budgets and cost plans.
• Support subcontractor procurement activities and payments.
• Measure works and assist with valuations and applications for payment.
• Help prepare variations, change control documents and cost reporting.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support the preparation of final accounts and cost records.
• Liaise with operation teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure cost control.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Central London

Salary - £40,000 - £60,000 + package (depending upon experience)

Our client is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of demolition, enabling works, remediation, structural alteration and civil engineering projects across the UK. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced specialist contractor environment.

The successful candidate will assist the commercial team in managing project costs, subcontractor procurement, valuations and financial reporting while gaining exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of project budgets and cost plans.
• Support the management of subcontractor procurement activities.
• Prepare and process subcontractor payments.
• Measure works and assist with valuations and applications for payment.
• Help prepare variations, compensation events and change control documentation.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support the preparation of final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain commercial records and project documentation.
• Liaise with operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Desire to develop a career within the construction industry.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a construction or civil engineering environment.
• Experience working with NEC or JCT forms of contract.
• Knowledge of demolition, remediation or enabling works projects.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.