Junior Quantity Surveyor - Live Projects & Growth

Premises Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Team bonus scheme

Great working environment

Food provided

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd on behalf of an established family-run construction and fit-out business in St Albans seeks a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant with 1–3 years' experience to join their Operations team. You will provide commercial support across live projects, including budgets, cost control, procurement, and final accounts.

This is a full-time permanent role offering private health insurance, team bonus, and a great working environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or a similar role.
• Construction/fit-out industry experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• QS or construction qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project budgets, cost control and forecasting.
• Monitor costs and identify commercial variances.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare RFQs, analyse quotations and assist with negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor orders, valuations and payments.
• Support variations and final accounts.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting.

Skills

1–3 years' experience

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

QS/Construction qualification (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Premises Recruitment Ltd on behalf of an established family-run construction and fit-out business in St Albans seeks a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant with 1–3 years' experience to join their Operations team. You will provide commercial support across live projects, including budgets, cost control, procurement, and final accounts.

This is a full-time permanent role offering private health insurance, team bonus, and a great working environment.