Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Cannon Street, Greater London
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Our client is a progressive main contractor who provides a full range of design & build construction services throughout London. With a turnover in excess of £110 million, the company specialises in a range of projects including Commercial, Residential, Hospitality, and Mixed-use sectors. They consistently deliver efficient solutions throughout the entire construction process, from pre-construction to handover and post-occupancy.
Project Examples:
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Residential – Reconstruction of 15 residential units and the addition of 5+ units
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Mixed Use – Eight-storey building consisting of residential apartments with retail and commercial space
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Commercial – Five-storey high-specification new-build office development
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Our client is currently seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Central London. This is an office-based role (five days per week), with site visits as required.
The successful candidate will support the commercial team in managing the day-to-day financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring processes are carried out efficiently and in line with company procedures.
Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Assist in the commercial management of construction projects, supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and valuations
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Support contract administration duties, including working with JCT/NEC/bespoke contracts and ensuring compliance
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Aid in providing commercial support to project teams, contributing to cost control and value engineering initiatives
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Assist with procurement processes, including preparing enquiries, analysing tenders, and managing subcontractor packages
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Help monitor project financial performance, including tracking variations, change orders, and cost reporting
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Support the preparation of interim valuations, final accounts, and monthly reports
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Work closely with senior commercial staff, project managers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on programme
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Maintain accurate records and documentation to support commercial activities
Requirements
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Degree qualified or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline
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Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role (placement year, , or 1–3 years’ experience ) within a main contractor or subcontractor environment
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Basic understanding of standard forms of contract, particularly JCT and/or NEC
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Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
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Good commercial awareness and an eagerness to develop knowledge of cost management and procurement processes
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Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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Willingness to learn and progress within a commercial role in the construction industry
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Assistant, Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Quantity Surveying / Q.S, Surveying