Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bushey / Greater London
Salary: Competitive + benefits (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
We are recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established specialist interiors contractor operating across commercial, residential, hotel, and educational sectors. The successful candidate will support the commercial team in delivering accurate cost control and commercial management on a variety of interior fit-out and specialist subcontract works, including dry lining, partitions, suspended ceilings and associated trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of subcontract enquiries, tender packages and pricing documentation.
- Support measurement and quantification of works from drawings and site information.
- Help prepare cost plans, bills of quantities, estimates and variation valuations.
- Monitor subcontractor pricing and assist with subcontract negotiation and appointment.
- Maintain up-to-date records of costs, variations, procurement and commitments.
- Support monthly valuations and interim applications.
- Assist with commercial reporting, cashflow forecasting and risk reviews.
- Work alongside site and project teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
- Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and health & safety standards.
About You:
- Educated to A-Level or Degree level or equivalent, ideally in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
- Experience within a subcontracting environment or specialist contractor is welcomed but not essential.
- Good understanding of measurement principles and construction documentation.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with cost software is a plus.
- Eager to learn, proactive and commercially aware.
What’s On Offer:
- Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
- Opportunity to develop your commercial and contract management skills.
- Supportive team environment with clear career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed at interview).
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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