Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Up to £55,000 + Package
Farringdon / West London

Overview
A leading London main contractor is looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team, based from its Farringdon office and working on a prestigious redevelopment project in West London.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a genuinely unique, high-profile scheme involving the transformation and refurbishment of an iconic London property for a private client. The project combines complex refurbishment, high-specification interiors and specialist spaces, making it an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to gain strong project exposure and progress towards Quantity Surveyor level.

The Opportunity
Working closely with an experienced Senior QS and wider project team, you'll support the commercial management of the scheme from procurement through construction and final account.

You'll gain exposure across the full commercial process, including:

Subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
Preparing and issuing subcontract packages
Cost reporting and budget management
Valuations, variations and change control
Subcontractor payments and account management
Measurement and take-offs
Supporting project forecasting
Assisting with final accounts
Working closely with the site and project management teams
Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and the wider client team You'll be based from the contractor's Farringdon office, with regular involvement on the West London project.

The position would suit someone who already has solid Assistant QS experience and now wants exposure to a technically interesting, high-profile London scheme with greater responsibility.

The Company
The business is an established and growing London main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex construction, refurbishment and fit out projects.

They work across a range of high-profile sectors and have developed a reputation for taking on technically demanding schemes where quality, programme and attention to detail are critical.

The company has continued to grow while maintaining a relatively close-knit structure, giving ambitious individuals the opportunity to work directly with experienced commercial and operational leaders rather than becoming lost within a large corporate environment.

With a strong pipeline of London projects, there is genuine scope for progression into a standalone Quantity Surveyor position.

What They're Looking For
Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Main contractor experience preferred
Refurbishment / fit out experience would be advantageous
Experience assisting with procurement and subcontractor packages
Good understanding of valuations, variations and cost reporting
Confident with measurement and take-offs
Strong Excel and general IT skills
Commercially aware and comfortable working with numbers
Good communication and organisational skills
Ambitious and keen to progress towards Quantity Surveyor level
Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management preferred What You Get
Salary up to £55,000 DOE
Competitive package
Involvement in a prestigious and unusual West London redevelopment
Farringdon-based contractor
Exposure to a complex, high-specification project
Experienced commercial team to learn from
Clear progression towards Quantity Surveyor level
Strong pipeline of future London projects To Apply
Interested? Apply directly via the job board or get in touch to find out more.
Email: Send your CV to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces)
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