Hybrid Assistant Project Quantity Surveyor – London

L&Q; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% match

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Non-contributory life assurance

Volunteer days (up to 21 hours)

Job summary

L&Q Living is seeking an Assistant Project Quantity Surveyor to join the Property Services team in London. The role focuses on cost control, contractual administration, and value for money across workstreams.

You will support senior QS staff and manage subcontractors to ensure best value and accurate financial forecasting. Requirements include strong numerical skills, experience with subcontractor management, and familiarity with standard measurement methods.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and numerate with data interrogation.
• Experience managing principal and subcontractor arrangements.
• Commercial awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge.
• Competent in standard methods of measurement (NHFs).
• Degree or HNC level in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Teamwork with initiative when working alone.

Responsibilities

• Own project costs and contracts; ensure accurate forecasting.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for best value.
• Support cost control and cost reporting for workstreams.
• Assist in implementing contract/subcontract mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Operational Colleagues on project issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Subcontractor management

Commercial awareness

Measurement methods

Degree / HNC level

Team player

Education

Degree / HNC level

Job description

L&Q Living is seeking an Assistant Project Quantity Surveyor to join the Property Services team in London. The role focuses on cost control, contractual administration, and value for money across workstreams.

You will support senior QS staff and manage subcontractors to ensure best value and accurate financial forecasting. Requirements include strong numerical skills, experience with subcontractor management, and familiarity with standard measurement methods.