Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • 03/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining the commercial team of a leading engineering and construction contractor who operate across the commercial, education, industrial, mixed-use, life science and film studio sectors plus their civils division.

They have been successfully growing in the construction industry for over 100 years becoming a Tier 1 Main Contractor. You will be joining a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a new build project in the education sector located in South East London where you will be based on site 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Include but not limited to:

  • Assisting with cost planning and budgeting for construction projects
  • Preparing tender documents and helping with procurement of subcontractors
  • Reviewing subcontractor quotations and comparing costs
  • Supporting valuations, interim payments and final accounts
  • Monitoring project costs and reporting cost variations
  • Assisting with contract administration including JCT contracts

Key Requirements of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Degree educated in a construction related subject
  • Approximately 2-3 years of experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at a Main Contractor
  • Live within commutable distance to South East London

What's on offer:

  • Salary of up to 40k + Package
  • Car Allowance
  • Travel
  • Structured training & mentoring from senior staff
  • Progression path
  • Private healthcare

If you would like to hear more about this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Lucy Murphy on (phone number removed)