Up to £40,000 + Package
Chelsea, West London
The Highlights
Combined Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Estimator role, gaining experience from tender pricing through to project completion.
Chelsea office base, with all projects located in West London.
Bespoke, high-end residential projects for private clients and developers.
Work closely with the Head of Commercial and two other surveyors.
One day per week working from home, increasing to two once established.
Clear opportunities to develop your skills, take on responsibility and progress. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing
Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your estimating experience alongside managing live projects?
This privately owned residential contractor and developer is looking for an Assistant QS / Estimator to join its commercial team. Based in Chelsea, you'll work across high-end residential schemes in West London, developing your understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery.
You'll receive support from the Head of Commercial while taking increasing responsibility for your own work. Your duties will include:
Assisting with estimates, quantity take-offs and tender submissions.
Reviewing drawings, specifications and subcontractor quotations.
Supporting subcontractor procurement, tender comparisons and order placement.
Preparing valuations, assessing variations and managing subcontractor accounts.
Updating budgets, cost reports and forecasts.
Attending site visits and meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Helping manage the commercial performance of projects through to final account. As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to take greater commercial ownership of live schemes, with guidance from the wider team.
Your Next Employer - The Company
The business operates as both a main contractor and a developer, delivering bespoke residential projects for private clients and developing luxury homes for sale.
With a turnover of around £10 million and a healthy forward order book, it offers the opportunity to join an established business where you'll work directly with experienced commercial staff and see the impact of your contribution.
The team offers a supportive working environment, regular social events and flexibility, alongside opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Requirements - What You'll Bring
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
At least one year of site-based construction experience on projects valued above £5 million.
High-end residential experience is preferred, but candidates from other construction sectors will be considered.
An interest in both quantity surveying and estimating.
Good communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning. Rewards - What You'll Gain
Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience, plus package.
One day per week working from home, increasing to two once established.
Experience across estimating and quantity surveying.
Direct support and mentoring from the Head of Commercial.
Opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress within the business. To Apply
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Email your CV to Alex @ reinforcedltd . co . uk.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year