Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor seeks a Freelance Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project costs and financial reporting on high-profile remediation projects in North London. Candidates should have experience with high-rise projects and an understanding of Building Regulations. The position offers up to £300 per day with potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive rate up to £300 per day

Opportunity for permanent role

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience on high-rise projects required.
• Exposure to recladding and remediation works essential.
• Understanding of Building Regulations applicable to recladding.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and valuations.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management.
• Contribute to monthly cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Junior Quantity Surveyor
Location: North London
Contract: Freelance, Inside IR35 (rolling contract, potential to go permanent)
Rate: Up to £300 per day

Company Overview: We are working with a well-established main contractor delivering recladding and remediation projects across London. Due to ongoing project requirements, we are seeking an Assistant/Junior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a high-rise recladding scheme in North London.

Role Summary: The successful candidate will support the commercial team in managing project costs, subcontractor accounts, and financial reporting. This role offers exposure to complex recladding and remediation works, with an opportunity to grow into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of project costs, valuations, and reporting.
• Support with procurement, subcontractor management, and variations.
• Work closely with the commercial team to ensure accurate financial control.
• Contribute to monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and cost plans.
• Assist with preparing, submitting, and agreeing interim applications and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Building Control and Building Safety Regulations throughout the project.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth commercial operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working on high-rise projects.
• Exposure to recladding, façade, or remediation works is essential.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Building Control requirements relating to recladding and fire safety.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying (desirable but not essential).

Offer

• Freelance contract, inside IR35.
• Competitive rate up to £300 per day.
• Rolling contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
• Opportunity to work with a leading contractor on high-profile remediation projects.

Apply now or for more details, reach out to Vekshana.

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