Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Cityscape Recruitment
  • Marshalswick, Hertfordshire
  • 20/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and highly respected Main Contractor and refurbishment specialist, delivering high-quality projects across London and the Home Counties. With a strong reputation for collaboration, quality, and client satisfaction, they operate across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, heritage, and leisure.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, our client is looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced commercial professionals on refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, and new build projects.
Responsibilities:
  • Assisting with the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
  • Supporting with subcontract procurement and package management
  • Preparing valuations, variations, and cost reports
  • Assisting with budgeting and cost control
  • Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams
  • Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager with contractual administration
  • Monitoring project costs and reporting on commercial performance
  • Helping ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme requirements
Requirements:
  • Degree qualified or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
  • Previous experience within construction, ideally with a Main Contractor
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Eager to learn and progress within a growing business
  • Good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office packages
What s on offer:
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors
  • Supportive and experienced commercial team
  • Competitive salary and package
  • Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing contractor
If you are an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work and excellent career development prospects, please apply today.