Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Doufre Construction Personell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression to QS

Job summary

Doufre Construction Personell is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support live partitioning and interior fit-out projects in London. You will work alongside the Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Manager from award to final account, gaining exposure to the commercial side of a specialist manufacturer and installer.

This role offers a clear route to progression to Quantity Surveyor, with competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for training towards professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a QS or commercial role within construction.
• Strong numeracy and ability to read drawings with attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel and maintaining accurate records.
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Measure works on site and from drawings; track progress against programme.
• Record and price variations; help with change submissions.
• Check supplier invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare cost reports, CVRs and forecasts.
• Maintain commercial records including contract documents and correspondence.
• Attend site meetings; build relationships with main contractor and client teams.
• Support final account preparation and agreement.

Skills

Numerical skills

Read drawings

Excel proficient

Organised

Proactive learner

Glazing/partitioning experience

JCT subcontract understanding

Fire-rated products awareness

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Partitioning & Interiors

About the company

Our client is an established specialist in the partitioning and joinery industry. With in-house manufacturing and installation teams, they deliver Cat A and Cat B fit-out projects for leading fit-out contractors and end clients. Sectors include commercial offices, education, healthcare and professional services. Their order book across London is busy, so they are growing their commercial team and are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support live projects.

The role

You will support the Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Manager across several fit-out projects, from contract award through to final account. You will get broad exposure to the commercial side of a specialist manufacturer and installer, with a clear route to progress to Quantity Surveyor.

Key responsibilities

• Help prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment
• Measure works on site and from drawings, and track progress against the programme
• Record and price variations, and help prepare change submissions
• Check and process supplier invoices and installation subcontractor payments
• Help prepare cost reports, CVRs and forecasts
• Maintain commercial records, including contract documents, instructions and correspondence
• Attend site meetings and build good working relationships with main contractor and client teams
• Support final account preparation and agreement

About you

Essential

• Some experience in a QS or commercial role within construction, ideally with a specialist subcontractor or in fit-out
• Good numerical skills and careful attention to detail
• Confident using Excel
• Able to read drawings and carry out measurements
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn

Desirable

• Experience of glazing, partitioning, doors or interior fit-out packages
• Some understanding of JCT subcontracts
• Awareness of fire-rated products and compliance requirements
• Working towards RICS or CIOB membership

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Training, development and support towards professional qualifications
• Clear progression to Quantity Surveyor
• An established, growing business with a strong London pipeline