Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Office Fit Out West End, London £40,000 - £45,000 Package The Headlines - Opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, growing office fit-out contractor. - Exposure to high-quality Cat A & B office projects, typically £100k-£5m (c. £1m average). - Broad, hands-on commercial role offering far more responsibility than a typical large corporate setup. - Flat management structure with close collaboration alongside experienced Project Managers. - Ideal role for someone looking to broaden their skill set and accelerate their development. Your Next Role - What You'll Be Doing This established office fit-out contractor, turning over circa £12m and operating primarily across the West End, is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor following the retirement of a long-standing team member. Working closely with Project Managers, you will support the commercial delivery of 2-3 live projects at any one time, gaining end-to-end exposure across both D&B and traditional contracts (circa 65% D&B). The business delivers 95% office fit-out projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong pipeline of secured work. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with (and learning to take ownership of) cost management across multiple projects. - Pricing works and variations with support from senior commercial staff. - Subcontractor procurement, package analysis, and negotiation. - Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments. - Assisting with variation assessment and commercial reporting. - Working closely with Project Managers on delivery and client interaction. - Supporting commercial close-out and final accounts. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It Founded in 2019, this contractor has grown into a respected name within the London office fit-out market, employing a team of circa 3 QSs and 6 PMs. The business operates a flat management structure, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and progression. Clients include Royal London, Bloomberg, AXA, and Aviva, with current live projects such as 10 Chiswell Street, 10 Brook Street (Mayfair), and a range of high-quality commercial fit-outs. The company uses a pre-approved supply chain and predominantly delivers internal packages including drylining, M&E, joinery, and decoration. The role is office-based five days a week, with regular site visits, ensuring strong team integration and learning opportunities. Requirements & Rewards - What You Bring & What You'll Get Back What We're Looking For: - Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS role within construction or fit-out. - Ability (or confidence to learn quickly) to price works independently. - Exposure to subcontractor management, variations, valuations, and procurement. - Someone looking for broader commercial experience, particularly from a larger business environment. - Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred, but not essential. - Stable career history and evidence of commitment and reliability. - Proactive, inquisitive, and commercially minded attitude. What's on Offer: - Salary circa £40,000, up to £45,000 for the right candidate. - Excellent hands-on exposure across the full commercial lifecycle. - Close working relationship with experienced Project Managers. - Clear development pathway within a growing, stable business. - Supportive, professional environment with high-quality projects and clients. To Apply Choose one of the following options: - Click "Apply" on the job board. - Email your CV to Alex @ (url removed) (remove the spaces). - Call Alex on the number below. - Connect with Alex Wallace on LinkedIn and send a message. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, specialising in placing construction professionals across commercial, project management, and site-based roles throughout London and the South East. I work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure long-term fit, not just short-term placement. If you want broader exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to accelerate your QS career, this is a role worth discussing