Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 40k- 47k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, performance bonus.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working alongside a well thought of Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and North London who are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a c 20m+ Mixed Use project in the local area.

The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression to Quantity Surveyor level, with full support for further professional development, RICS/ICES APC guidance, and internal training.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Senior Commercial team with:

• Assisting in daily commercial management functions during both 2nd stage procurement and on-site delivery.
• Assisting with measurement & valuations.
• Preparation of applications for payment.
• Ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Reconciling accounts and managing small-to-medium subcontract packages.
• Assisting in the placement of subcontract orders.
• Supporting the production of monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 2 years+ experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (or a strong sandwich placement year).
• Basic knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous.
• Emerging negotiation skills and a proactive attitude toward learning procurement processes.
• Previous Roles: Trainee Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Graduate Quantity Surveyor OR Junior Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (completed or in final year), or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.