Description
We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your QS career while working on high‑profile construction and infrastructure projects alongside experienced commercial professionals.
What you will be doing:
Support stakeholder engagement, attending client and design team meetings as required.
Assist with cost/value reporting, monthly valuations, financial statements, and progress documentation.
Help prepare management reports, record drawings, progress photos, and material schedules for monthly applications.
Support change management, including re‑measurement, variation tracking, and contribution to estimates and cost plans.
Assist with subcontract procurement: sending enquiries, analysing quotes, preparing orders, and maintaining procurement schedules.
Help administer subcontractor packages, monitor progress, issue payment notices, and measure works under re‑measurable contracts.
Maintain contractual compliance, support lessons‑learned activity, and contribute to post‑contract reviews.
Work collaboratively with QSs and the wider team, following instructions and promoting high HSE awareness.
Contribute to training workshops and support continuous improvement across commercial processes.
Carry out additional tasks as required by your manager, helping ensure smooth commercial delivery.
What you will bring:
Strong numeracy and measurement skills with an analytical, detail‑focused mindset.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational ability and time management.
Basic Excel skills and confidence working with data.
Degree in Quantity Surveying (or working towards) OR ONC/HND in a related discipline.
Driving licence (essential); CSCS card desirable.
Curious, eager to learn, and committed to professional development.
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans