Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Kingdom

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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