Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Brickwork Subcontracts

RGM Recruitment Ltd; Woodley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RGM Recruitment Ltd is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist bricklaying subcontractor operating across London and the surrounding areas. This role will involve assisting with the commercial management of projects from commencement through to final account, supporting procurement, cost management and contract administration.

You will work alongside experienced professionals to develop your career in subcontract commercial management,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role in construction.
• Exposure to subcontract commercial activities, ideally within bricklaying, masonry or a similar construction trade.
• Understanding of material procurement, cost management and subcontract administration.
• Ability to support projects from commencement through to final account.
• Familiarity with valuations, variations, change control and CVRs.
• Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication with site teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Degree in QS or related discipline advantageous.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of bricklaying subcontract packages from commencement through to final account.
• Support material procurement, subcontract procurement and cost management.
• Assist with the administration of subcontract agreements, including contractual terms, obligations and notices.
• Prepare, submit and monitor valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Support change control processes and ensure variations are accurately recorded.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports, cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential commercial risks and opportunities, and report findings to senior team members.
• Support client account management and assist with resolving commercial queries.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with site teams to monitor progress, resolve commercial issues and support cost efficiency.
• Assist with managing multiple projects and accounts while prioritising workload effectively.
• Support the preparation, negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, site teams and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication with site teams

Cost management & procurement

Contract administration knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

RGM Recruitment Ltd is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist bricklaying subcontractor operating across London and the surrounding areas. This role will involve assisting with the commercial management of projects from commencement through to final account, supporting procurement, cost management and contract administration.

You will work alongside experienced professionals to develop your career in subcontract commercial management,