Assistant Quantity Surveyor: Retail Fit-Outs & Car Allowance

Velocity Recruitment; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Eastbourne. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum and includes a package with career development opportunities. You will support fit out and shop fit projects, assisting in cost management and tender documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.

Benefits

Car allowance / Company car

Pension

Opportunities for career development

Professional training

Collaborative commercial team

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent construction-related discipline.
• Working knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.
• Good understanding of cost control, measurement, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Measure quantities and assist in producing bill of quantities.
• Work with senior QS / cost manager to ensure costs align with client budgets.
• Help prepare tender documentation, including pricing schedules, preliminaries, and specifications.
• Assist in issuing tenders, collating contractor queries, and evaluating tender returns.
• Support in the analysis of tender submissions, comparing prices, rates, and value for money.
• Assist with contract setup (JCT, NEC, or bespoke forms).
• Maintain records of correspondence, drawings, and site instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Eastbourne. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum and includes a package with career development opportunities. You will support fit out and shop fit projects, assisting in cost management and tender documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.