Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Bank, City of London
• Competitive Salary + Package
• Tier 2 Main Contractor Cut & Carve Refurbishment Hospitality
• Permanent Position

I am currently working with a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor who specialise in delivering complex cut & carve refurbishment projects across London, operating within the commercial office, student accommodation, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare sectors.

Due to the award of a high-profile scheme, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a hospitality refurbishment project near Bank, City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to technically challenging refurbishment works within a busy Central London environment, working alongside experienced Senior Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

The Project

The project involves the cut & carve refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into a high-quality hospitality venue. Works include structural alterations, internal reconfiguration, MEP coordination, and high-specification fit out.

The scheme presents logistical and technical challenges typical of City of London projects, providing excellent experience for a commercially ambitious Assistant QS.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with procurement of subcontract packages
• Supporting subcontractor management and administration
• Preparing and assisting with interim valuations and cost reports
• Managing and tracking variations and change control
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records
• Attending site and commercial meetings as required
• Supporting the commercial team to ensure financial targets are achieved

You will gain full exposure to the commercial lifecycle of a complex refurbishment project.

Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience working within a main contractor environment
• Experience in refurbishment, fit out, or commercial construction preferred
• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware
• Ambitious with a clear desire to progress within a Tier 2 contractor environment

Why Apply?

• Work on a high-profile hospitality scheme in Central London
• Gain experience on technically complex cut & carve refurbishment projects
• Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Structured progression and mentorship from senior commercial staff
• Competitive salary and package

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a technically strong contractor delivering complex refurbishment schemes across London.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.