Assistant Quantity Surveyor

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Central London. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on a major redevelopment project while supporting the commercial team in managing costs, procurement, and subcontractor packages. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience, and will have strong numerical and analytical skills. Competitive salary offered, along with excellent career progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Training offered

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Completed a placement year in university or have at least 1 year's post-graduate experience.
• Familiar with standard construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, valuations, and financial reports.
• Support procurement processes, including tendering.
• Help manage variations and project forecasting.
• Liaise with the site team for compliance.
• Maintain records and contribute to monthly cost reviews.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a respected main contractor on a major cut and carve redevelopment project in Central London. This role offers the chance to gain hands‑on experience working on a complex, high‑value scheme involving structural alterations, refurbishments, and heavy civil elements.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in managing cost control, procurement, and subcontractor packages throughout the project lifecycle. You'll work closely with the Project Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and contribute to the successful delivery of a challenging city‑centre project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, valuations, and financial reports.
• Support procurement processes, including tendering and subcontractor management.
• Help manage variations, change control, and project forecasting.
• Liaise with the site team to ensure commercial and contractual compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monthly cost reviews.

About You

• Ideally hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Have completed a placement year during university or gained at least 1 year's post‑graduate experience, ideally within civil engineering, structural, or refurbishment projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a supportive commercial team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with standard construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC).

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a technically challenging Central London cut and carve project.
• Excellent training and career progression within a leading contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your experience on complex city‑centre projects, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.