570 Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in London

Vanbrugh Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, fast-growing construction contractor working across public sector refurbishment projects — clients include MOD, Metropolitan Police as well as high profile heritage organisations.

We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor who wants more than just another job.  Whether you're newly qualified or already building experience, this is a chance to develop your skills, build your career, and be trusted with responsibility on projects up to £1.5M.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with project and site teams on refurb and fit-out projects

Handling cost planning, procurement, valuations, and final accounts

Managing budgets and making sure everything runs profitably and smoothly

Building client relationships and being a confident, professional point of contact

Splitting your time between on-site, working from home, and the office – flexible and balanced

Learning and growing through real project experience, not just sitting behind a desk

Requirements:

BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar (or working towards it)

Experience in construction or refurbishment projects – or a strong understanding and desire to learn fast

Great with numbers, contracts, and attention to detail

Confident communicator – you'll be dealing with teams, clients, and suppliers

Hungry to grow your career and be part of a team that’s building something

Why apply for this position?

Projects you can be proud of

A hybrid work model – time on site, remote work, and office-based flexibility

Clear career progression

Ongoing training & mentoring from experienced professionals

Long-term stability with a growing contractor

A real team culture – supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking

A well-established, medium-sized main contractor operating across London and the Home Counties is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. With project values typically ranging from 1M to 20M, this contractor delivers high-quality schemes across a range of sectors including commercial, education, community, healthcare, heritage, residential, leisure, and performing arts.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a structured and supportive environment. The role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, and contributes to the financial management and control of live and upcoming construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor across all stages of project delivery
• Assist with commercial management of several live or pre-construction projects
• Attend monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) meetings
• Assist in the management of subcontractor accounts and internal cost reporting
• Support with pricing analysis and post-tender assessments
• Conduct site visits and measure works for valuation purposes
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, specifications, and pricing

Requirements:

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong numerical and commercial skills
• A collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Located within a 45-minute commute of Barking, London
• Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Travel allowance to and from site or office
• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
• 6% company pension contribution (after qualifying period)
• Support with further education and continued professional development (CPD)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Family-friendly policies

If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a reputable and professional contractor please call or apply

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Fast-Track APC Support & Career Growth - London

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to accelerate your career? A rapidly expanding and energetic Quantity Surveying consultancy in London is looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their vibrant team and take the next step toward chartership.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor , you'll be working closely with experienced Senior Surveyors and Directors, gaining hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle. You'll support the delivery of exciting schemes across the Retail, Residential, Mixed-Use, and Life Sciences sectors - with the chance to step up and take on more responsibility as you grow.

This is a consultancy that invests heavily in its people - offering structured APC support, tailored training, and regular mentorship to help you achieve MRICS status.

If you're proactive, curious, and eager to get stuck into a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to fast-track your career.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• A RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Minimum 12 months Quantity Surveying experience in a UK consultancy environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Based in or able to commute to London
• Ambitious and dedicated to becoming chartered

In Return?

• 30,000 - 40,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• APC training and structured support
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company phone & laptop
• Excellent progression opportunities

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultant / Junior QS / Assistant Cost Manager / Assistant Quantity Surveyor London

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Main Contractor, currently experiencing rapid growth and are leading their way in the market.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will proactively support the QS/Senior QS on the successful commercial, financial and contractual control of all elements of the projects. To maximise the company's profitability, protect the companies' legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this company, to support both their growth and your own.

An insight to the role:

• Compliance and achievement of project, procedures, personal targets and initiatives.
• Build working relationships with supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate.
• Work with project team to achieve or exceed budgeted target.
• Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule/ systems and procedures.
• Ensure subcontract orders accurately reflect the main contract requirements and scope of works.
• Accurately value, certify and issue any relevant payment notices for the subcontract works in accordance with the conditions of their subcontract.
• Ensure that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Assist in the preparation of CVR/Forecast reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection.
• Manage and minimise non recoverable costs on projects.
• To work to the Company's Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set.

We are looking for someone who has:

• HND or working towards a Degree in Quantity Surveying or appropriate alternative.
• Industry experience in the role of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Valid driving licence.

Proven experience of:

• Procurement management.
• Knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Re-measurement.
• Financial/cost control.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation and construction industry.
• Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.
• An understanding of contract law.
• Ability to remain positive and focused at all times.
• Demonstrates an effective system of managing priorities and one's self.
• Good verbal communication and numerical skills.
• Playing an active role which positively contributed to a team.
• Interacting with site team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Working to deadline.
• Being organised.
• Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager.
• Good level of education to include 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, A Levels.

Desirable:

• Working towards professional membership of MCIOB or RICS.
• Appropriate CSCS card.

This is a site-based position.

Please get in touch for more details.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

4Site are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our client, a well-known high-end residential main contractor specialising in luxury refurbishments and new build projects across London.

Our client has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship on some of London’s most prestigious residential developments. They are committed to nurturing talent and providing a supportive environment for career growth.

This is an office-based role located in North London, with occasional site visits to projects in Central London. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial team on high-value residential projects. Working closely with senior surveyors, you’ll assist in managing budgets, procurement, and contract administration, gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

• Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and progress reports

• Support tendering and subcontractor procurement processes

• Monitor and record project costs, valuations, and payments

• Maintain accurate contract documentation and correspondence

• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients under senior guidance

• Help resolve commercial queries and ensure contract compliance

• Support risk management and cost control initiatives

• 2-3 years minimum experience working as a quantity surveyor

• Educational background or experience in quantity surveying

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with willingness to learn commercial software

• A proactive and professional approach to work

About the Company: We are working with an emerging fit out and refurbishment contractor based in Farringdon. They are offering you an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business working across several projects ranging from 200k to 4m.

About the Role: The company is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will be assisting the commercial team working on the project from pre-construction to handover. If you have fit-out experience and are keen to progress your career within an exciting company, apply here.

Responsibilities :

• Assist managing the procurement and sub-contractors
• Where applicable, assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in tackling key, commercial, progress or contractual issues with either the Client or Suppliers
• Play a role in reconciling cost/value reports and profit forecasts
• Work as part of the Commercial Team in securing maximum sustainable value from contracts, and in settling subcontracts at a fair level reflective of the subcontractor's price and performance

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A forward thinking High-End Residential are looking for an assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their small but dedicated team.

The client is a well-established, small residential developer, they are keen to add an aspiring Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their team in Surrey.

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a team specialising in bespoke one-off drefurbishments and one off luxury homes all throughout London and the Home Counties.

The company has an incredible pipeline of works, having secured multiple projects for this year and many more going into next year. They're offering a permanent, stable and long-term opportunity with great support and development prospects.

The Junior Quantity Surveyor's role

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be based in their office 5 days of the week and will be working closely with their Senior QS and a director - It's a real opportunity to learn.

It's also an opportunity to step into estimating - should that be of intrest.

Your day to day will largely be in line with a QS or the director you are working with, whether that be on site or in the office.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• Assistant QS Experience
• Construction experience
• Process driven and organised
• Good IT skills
• A valid driving license

In return

• 35,000 - 55,000
• Pension
• Training and guidance
• Internal progression
• Incredibly supportive working environment
• Genuine scope for career growth

If you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting move like this, please contact Shyam Boyrangee

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Construction / Developer / Prime residential / Carpentry / Bespoke / London / Extension / Hertfordshire / Luxury

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Fraser Edwards Recruitment are recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor vacancy for a well-established construction client.

About the Role

Our client is looking to strengthen its quantity surveying department by bringing on board an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role is designed for someone eager to develop a long-term career in surveying. The successful candidate will work closely with a Senior Surveyor, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the financial control of various construction projects.
- Attend monthly CVR meetings.
- Provide commercial assistance on live and pre-construction projects.
- Conduct post-tender internal and external pricing analysis.
- Manage subcontract accounts and ensure compliance with contract conditions.
- Perform site visits and measure subcontract accounts.

Candidate Profile

- Educational Background: Possession of HNC or higher in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial principles.
- Willingness to Learn: Eager to understand instructions and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent numeracy and verbal communication skills.
- IT Proficiency: Competent in MS Excel and Word.

Join our client and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high standards in design, build quality, and client services. This is your chance to make a significant impact and grow within a respected company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Farringdon

I have an exciting opportunity with a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy who are looking to add a bright and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their supportive team, based in Central London, near Farringdon.

The Company

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be joining a leading consultancy who are looking to grow their Quantity Surveying team, as they have a strong pipeline of work for the next year. You would be joining a young, ambitious and hard-working team of over 40 people but a smaller team of 5 Quantity Surveyors.

As a company their bread and butter is Residential and commercial projects but the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will come in and initially assist on Residential projects. The role will also involve assisting with and taking on facade remediation projects.

The role of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be assisting in a range of projects and when ready you will start running projects from inception to completion with the support from an MRICS qualified Partner.

The company offer extremely great APC support with an internal APC team to support, plan your training program and monitor your progress.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying or RICS accredited degree
• Experience within a private practice / consultancy
• Basic Pre and post contract knowledge
• Excellent attitude and team player

In return

• 35,000 - 45,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus
• RICS membership fees
• Professional training and development
• 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• CPD, training & career progression
• Hybrid working
• Positive work culture

If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting move like this, please contact Hannah Gordon at Ernest and Florent.

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