Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Based in Chelmsford
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent

Colorminium Shaping London s Skyline for Nearly 50 Years

Are you detail-driven, proactive, and excited by the idea of contributing to landmark London projects

Colorminium, one of the capital s most trusted specialist façade contractors, is looking to welcome an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to the team.

For almost five decades, we ve been transforming London s skyline through innovative, high-end façade solutions.

Now, we re searching for someone who shares our passion for precision, quality and exceptional project delivery.

The Role Assistant Quantity Surveyor

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you ll work closely with our Commercial Envoy Divisional Director to support procurement and commercial administration across allocated projects.

This is a full-time, office-based role (opportunity to work out a hybrid solution following onboarding) suited to someone with a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a genuine interest in construction.

You ll take ownership of key procurement processes, materials tracking, supplier coordination, budgeting assistance and cost monitoring.

With multiple fast-moving projects on the go, you ll be a vital link in ensuring materials arrive on time, budgets stay on track, and communication flows seamlessly across teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage procurement schedules, onsite installation tracking records, and maintain accurate materials tracking
• Arrange procurement of building materials
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal project teams
• Analyse quotes, raise orders, and monitor budgets
• Assist with cost forecasting, financial reporting, pricing of variations, monthly applications and vesting processes.
• Support quick, effective responses to site and procurement requests
• Use Excel and drawings confidently to help drive commercial accuracy

In order to be successful in this role you should have:

• Procurement & Commercial Support Experience Able to analyse quotes, place orders and track financials.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail Comfortable working with schedules and data.
• Strong Communicator Builds positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Problem Solver Responds to issues quickly and with sound judgement.
• Numerate & IT Literate Confident in Excel and financial tracking.
• Construction Experience Ideally 1+ year in a similar role within the construction industry.

What You Can Expect:

• The chance to work on large-scale, critical projects in central London
• A collaborative, supportive, and driven team environment with a clear strategy and vision
• Play a meaningful role in improving building safety and contributing to safer communities
• Real opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development

Career moves are a big decision and critical to get right.

A Bit About Colorminium

Our Culture:

We are Committed, Collaborative, Caring and Creative. Our people live these values every day. We push boundaries, support one another, and take pride in delivering excellence.

Our Vision:

To remain London s most trusted façade partner, building on nearly 50 years of shaping the city.

Our Projects:

Our portfolio showcases some of the most challenging, iconic and visually striking façades in the capital projects that win awards and set new standards.

If you're ready to build your career with a team that s as passionate as it is experienced, we d love to hear from you.

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