Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Watford, Hertfordshire
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor – £17m New Build & Fit Out – Watford
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / AQS / Quantity Surveyor / QS / Construction / Main Contractor / New Build / Fit Out / Watford / Hertfordshire
Up to £45,000 plus travel covered to the site, bonus, 25 days holiday
A rapidly expanding main contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years’ experience to join its Eastern Region commercial team. The business delivers projects across commercial offices, hospitality, hotels, student accommodation, residential, new build and major refurbishment, with the wider group on track for £200m turnover and a strong, secure pipeline of work.
Project Overview
You will join a skilled site team, including a Senior Quantity Surveyor, on a £17m scheme in Watford involving a new build element and the fit out of upper‑floor rooms. The project is live and programmed to run until January next year, giving you immediate exposure to a significant, high-value scheme and the opportunity to take ownership of defined commercial packages.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting all commercial duties on a £17m new build and fit out project
* Assisting with procurement, tendering, cost control, valuations and variations
* Preparing and maintaining accurate commercial documentation and reports
* Liaising with subcontractors, issuing enquiries and supporting negotiation
* Working closely with the Senior QS, Project Manager and wider site team
* Contributing to forecasting, risk management and financial control
* Providing wider commercial support across the region as required
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role (main contractor )
* Exposure to new build or fit-out projects
* Strong understanding of commercial processes, measurement and reporting
* Confident in managing smaller packages or supporting larger project elements
* Based within reach of Watford / Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire / North London
* Ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyors seeking progression are encouraged to apply
What You’ll Gain
* Hands‑on experience working on a flagship £17m Watford project
* A strong pipeline of secured work, including a major Stevenage‑based scheme
* Long‑term stability within a growing contractor
* Exposure to diverse sectors and complex project types
* Clear progression within a commercially strong regional team
* Mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor
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- Location:
- Watford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Assistant, Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Quantity Surveying / Q.S, Surveying
