Assistant Quantity Surveyor

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Assistant Quantity Surveyor”, “description”: “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 @ Reinforcedltd.co.uk (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.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Reinforced Recruitment”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__437752286__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=4” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “London” } } }