Assistant / Junior Quantity Surveyor
Bristol | Full-Time |
Hatched Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading commercial interiors business to recruit an Assistant / Junior Quantity Surveyor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their commercial skills and gain hands-on experience within a high-quality fit-out and interiors company. You’ll work closely with an experienced Contracts Manager and wider project teams, supporting cost management across a portfolio of exciting projects.
The Role
As an Assistant / Junior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be involved in all aspects of project cost control — helping to set up sub-contractor packages, prepare valuations, manage variations, and support final account agreements. You’ll gain valuable experience in financial reporting, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
This is a role that offers great exposure, ongoing learning, and the chance to grow into a more senior Quantity Surveyor position within a business that values development and promotes from within.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in preparing and submitting monthly valuations to clients
* Support review and approval of subcontractor valuations
* Help manage sub-contractor orders and contracts
* Assist with cost tracking, billing forecasts, and financial reporting
* Support pricing of variations and negotiation of changes
* Help with the management of project documentation and files
* Attend and minute valuation meetings with clients and subcontractors
* Work with the wider team to identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings
* Support preparation of final accounts
What We’re Looking For
This is an ideal role for someone with a background in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management — either as a graduate, apprentice, or with some practical experience already gained in the industry.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Either a degree, diploma, or apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field (or relevant experience)
* Some experience supporting project cost management (internship, placement, or junior role) is desirable but not essential
* A strong interest in commercial fit-out or interiors
* Good organisational and documentation skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
* Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
Why Apply?
This is a great chance to join a stable, growing business where you’ll be supported to develop your career and gain valuable experience in a busy commercial team. You’ll be working on varied and exciting projects with plenty of scope for future progression.
You’ll enjoy:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* A supportive team and a clear development path
* The chance to work on high-profile fit-out projects
* Long-term career growth with opportunities for progression