Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Equans Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in London seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support project management with tasks including commercial administration, cost control, and subcontractor management. Applicants should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant industry experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Attractive employee referral rewards

Access to employee networks

24/7 employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Commercial experience within the sector is necessary.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying required.
• Ability to travel is essential.
• Valid driving licence is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist QS with commercial administration and management.
• Collate subcontract procurement information.
• Prepare monthly applications and manage accounts.
• Support cost control and reporting.

Skills

Commercial experience within a similar industry sector

Excellent verbal communication skills

Good numeracy skills

IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Confident and adaptable communication style

Education

Degree level education in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – EQUANS

Equans is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in London on a permanent, full‑time basis (37.5 hours per week). This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the QS with commercial administration and management on live projects.
• Collate sub‑contract procurement information and manage subcontract orders, accounts and variation accounts.
• Assist with post‑tender pricing analysis/assessment, ensuring budgets remain on track.
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessments to keep pricing on budget and compliant with health and safety.
• Support subcontractor selection, procurement schedules and documentation for valuation, procurement and commercial administration.
• Prepare monthly applications and subcontractor accounts in line with legal obligations.
• Support day‑to‑day cost control, monitoring and reporting.
• Review sub‑contractor accounts, submit valuations and manage payments, final accounts and retention releases.
• Monitor payment receipts for timely cash flow management.
• Compile valuations with QS for accurate cost reports.
• Assist with QS documentation (e.g., client invoices) within deadlines.
• Address contractual issues and take action as required.
• Process subcontractor payment requests and issue notices.
• Attend internal and external project and company meetings.
• Assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects.
• Provide assistance to finance, accounts and estimating teams.
• Handle general day‑to‑day administrative duties.
• Travel to sites and head offices as required.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to employee networks (AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals).
• 24/7 employee assistance program and mental wellbeing app.

Who we’re looking for

• Commercial experience within a similar industry sector.
• Degree level education in Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and adaptable communication style.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word, etc.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driving licence.

About Equans

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. As part of the Bouygues group, we help businesses, public‑sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition toward net zero.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.

How to Apply

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Additional Information

For this role, evidence of the right to work in the UK is required. Relocation packages are not offered. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check.