Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team in various fit-out projects. The role involves preparing subcontract enquiries, cost plans, and supporting project teams in commercial management. The ideal candidate should possess A-Level or degree-level education in Quantity Surveying or related fields, alongside strong numerical and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level or Degree level in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Good understanding of measurement principles and construction documentation.
• Experience in a subcontracting environment is welcomed.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of subcontract enquiries and tender packages.
• Support measurement and quantification of works from drawings.
• Help prepare cost plans and variation valuations.
• Monitor subcontractor pricing and assist with negotiation and appointment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of costs, variations, procurement and commitments.
• Support monthly valuations and interim applications.
• Assist with commercial reporting, cashflow forecasting and risk reviews.
• Work with site and project teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

A-Level or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost software

Job description

Salary: Competitive + benefits (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established specialist interiors contractor operating across commercial, residential, hotel, and educational sectors. The successful candidate will support the commercial team in delivering accurate cost control and commercial management on a variety of interior fit‑out and specialist subcontract works, including dry lining, partitions, suspended ceilings and associated trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of subcontract enquiries, tender packages and pricing documentation.
• Support measurement and quantification of works from drawings and site information.
• Help prepare cost plans, bills of quantities, estimates and variation valuations.
• Monitor subcontractor pricing and assist with subcontract negotiation and appointment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of costs, variations, procurement and commitments.
• Support monthly valuations and interim applications.
• Assist with commercial reporting, cashflow forecasting and risk reviews.
• Work alongside site and project teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and health & safety standards.

About You

• Educated to A‑Level or Degree level or equivalent, ideally in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
• Experience within a subcontracting environment or specialist contractor is welcomed but not essential.
• Good understanding of measurement principles and construction documentation.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with cost software is a plus.
• Eager to learn, proactive and commercially aware.

What’s On Offer

• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to develop your commercial and contract management skills.
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed at interview).

Assistant Quantity Surveyor