Assistant Quantity Surveyor
hace 26 días
Erith
Assistant Quantity SurveyorSalary: Up to £45kLocation: Erith, KentHeadlines A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors. This business is known for delivering high-quality façades, drylining, partitions, ceilings, and internal fit-out packages on major schemes across London and the South East. With a proven track record spanning decades and a reputation for excellence, they have built strong partnerships with tier one contractors and developers, working on some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. This is an exciting chance to join their growing commercial team and build a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities.Your Next Job – What You’ll Be Doing As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial team across a range of packages and projects, helping to ensure financial efficiency and successful delivery. Your responsibilities will include: • Cost Management: Assist with valuations, variations, forecasting, and cost control across multiple live packages., • Procurement Support: Help prepare tender documents, issue orders, and liaise with supply chain partners., • Subcontractor Accounts: Monitor applications, payments, and contract administration., • Project Collaboration: Work alongside site teams, project managers, and senior surveyors to ensure commercial targets are achieved., • Reporting: Contribute to monthly CVRs, commercial reports, and risk management strategies., • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Support the development of strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants.Your Next Employer – Where You’ll Be Doing It This contractor has been established for over 65 years and is widely recognised as a market leader in specialist trade contracting. Their portfolio includes projects in commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and leisure sectors, ranging from high-rise developments to complex refurbishments and landmark buildings. They are driven by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity—priding themselves on the quality of their delivery and their commitment to developing people. Their teams are known for combining technical expertise with a hands-on, problem-solving approach, ensuring lasting value for clients and an excellent environment for staff to thrive. For an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor, this represents a genuine opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, take on meaningful responsibility, and grow within a respected contractor that invests in long-term careers.Requirements & Rewards – What You Give & What You Get Back To be successful in this role, you should have:, • A degree (or working towards one) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline., • Experience in a similar Assistant QS role, ideally within specialist contracting or main contracting., • Strong commercial awareness, numerical ability, and communication skills., • A proactive approach, team focus, and eagerness to develop professionally., • A full UK driving licence is preferred. In return, you’ll receive:, • A competitive salary of up to £45k + benefits., • Hands-on involvement in major projects across London and the South East., • Mentoring, training, and structured development pathways from senior commercial staff., • Long-term career opportunities in a company that actively promotes from within., • The chance to be part of a supportive, close-knit commercial team within a business that has an outstanding industry reputation.To Apply – Choose What Works for You, • Click apply on this job board., • Send your CV directly to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove the spaces!)., • Call Alex using the number below., • Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message. If you’re unsure whether this role is the right step for you, just get in touch—I’ll happily provide honest feedback and guidance.About Me I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, working with construction professionals across London and the South East. I specialise in connecting people with roles that align with their career ambitions—offering insight, support, and a straightforward approach every step of the way. Let’s find the right next move for your career.
