Quantity Surveyor

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

Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established, family-run construction and fit-out business with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality commercial and workplace projects.

They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant to join their Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years' experience looking to develop their commercial career within a live project environment.

The Role:

Working closely with Project Managers and the Operations team, you will provide commercial support across live projects, with responsibilities including:

• Assisting with project budgets, cost control and forecasting
• Monitoring costs and identifying commercial variances
• Supporting procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparing RFQs, analysing quotations and assisting with negotiations
• Managing subcontractor orders, valuations and payments
• Supporting variations and final accounts
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Using systems including Procore

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1–3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or a similar commercial role
• Construction, fit-out or related industry experience
• Good understanding of commercial management principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ideally, a relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

What you get:

• Annual Salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Private health insurance
• Team bonus scheme following probation
• Great working environment
• Frequent team events
• Food provided

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant QS, Junior QS or Commercial Assistant who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain further experience across live construction and fit-out projects.

Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant

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