Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established cost consultancy is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team near London Bridge. The role supports pre- and post-contract duties on high-profile projects for Tier 1 Contractors. The ideal candidate should have commercial awareness and a collaborative approach, with potential for flexible working once established. This opportunity offers involvement in significant contractor-led projects within a friendly team environment, with guidance towards chartership.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor is ideal but not essential.
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-contract duties on high-profile schemes.
• Primarily office-based with client and site visits.
• Flexible working available once established.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – London Bridge, London

A well‑established cost consultancy working on behalf of Tier 1 Contractors is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. They are based close to London Bridge and have over 30 years’ experience managing highly complex construction projects across sectors including Civic, Commercial, Defence, Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Leisure, Residential and Life Science. Projects range from minor works to multi‑million‑pound schemes.

This consultancy is owner‑managed and places strong emphasis on delivering exceptional value and building long‑term relationships, supported by a skilled team experienced in handling complex multidisciplinary work.

Their size enables closer collaboration, hands‑on support, and strong exposure across a variety of services and project stages. They offer a friendly and flexible working environment with opportunities for progression and support towards chartership.

Services provided include: Private Quantity Surveying, Project Monitoring, Bills of Quantities, Cost Planning, Estimating, Tendering and full post‑contract commercial services.

Responsibilities

The Role – Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The successful candidate will support pre‑ and post‑contract duties on a wide range of high‑profile schemes delivered for Tier 1 Contractors. You will be primarily office‑based with client and site visits, with flexible working available once established.

Qualifications / The Right Person

• Experience working for a main contractor (ideal but not essential)
• Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Positive, collaborative approach

Additional Information

• Working hours: 8am – 5pm

If you are seeking a role offering involvement in interesting contractor‑led projects within a supportive and professional consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity.

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