PBSA Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Path to Project QS

AW Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Package

Car or travel allowance

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Clear long-term career progression

Job summary

Assistant Quantity Surveyor role in North West London for a major PBSA development. You will manage subcontract packages and support the commercial team through procurement, tendering, cost reporting and final accounts.

The role offers exposure to a large, high-rise residential project with significant career progression towards Project QS within a forward‑looking developer. A measured, organised approach and strong numerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field, or working towards one.
• Around 2+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience within the UK construction industry.
• Background with residential developer or main contractor preferred.
• Residential, PBSA or mixed-use experience advantageous.
• Exposure to RC-frame or multi-storey construction beneficial.
• Experience assisting with or independently managing subcontract packages.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Ambition to progress into Project Quantity Surveyor role.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated subcontract packages.
• Assist with procurement strategies and package planning.
• Prepare tender enquiries and issue subcontract tender documentation.
• Analyse tender returns and assist with commercial comparisons.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and appointments.
• Manage subcontractor valuations and payment applications.
• Monitor variations, change control and package expenditure.
• Maintain accurate package cost information.
• Assist with CVRs, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Monitor committed costs against package budgets.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support value engineering and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and the supply chain.
• Work closely with construction, design and technical teams.
• Assist with contractual correspondence and commercial administration.
• Progress subcontract packages through to final account.
• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors and the Commercial Manager across the wider scheme.

Skills

QS experience

Numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Career progression

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor role in North West London for a major PBSA development. You will manage subcontract packages and support the commercial team through procurement, tendering, cost reporting and final accounts.

The role offers exposure to a large, high-rise residential project with significant career progression towards Project QS within a forward‑looking developer. A measured, organised approach and strong numerical skills are essential.