Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Reinforced Recruitment
Location: Enfield, North London
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + package
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, pension and private healthcare
The Opportunity
A well-established, family-run residential refurbishment contractor is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Enfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant QS looking to develop their career while gaining hands-on commercial experience across high-quality residential refurbishment, structural renovation and fit-out projects throughout London and the surrounding areas.
You will work closely with experienced commercial professionals and receive the support needed to progress towards Quantity Surveyor level.
The Role
As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with cost planning, estimating and project budgets
- Preparing subcontractor enquiry packages
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations
- Supporting subcontractor procurement and contract administration
- Producing valuations and assessing applications for payment
- Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance
- Maintaining accurate financial records and cost reports
- Attending project and commercial meetings
- Assisting with final accounts
- Working closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors
This position would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has gained some commercial construction experience and is ready to take on greater responsibility.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Junior Quantity Surveyor
- Experience within residential refurbishment, fit-out, general contracting or a related construction environment
- A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management—or be currently working towards one
- A basic understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and cost reporting
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach
- The ability to commute to Enfield, North London
- Salary of £35,000–£45,000, depending on experience
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Structured training and mentorship
- Clear progression to Quantity Surveyor level
- Exposure to varied residential refurbishment and fit-out projects
- A supportive, close-knit working environment
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your commercial career with an established residential refurbishment contractor, apply today.
For a confidential discussion, contact Alex Wallace at Reinforced Recruitment.
Email: alex @ reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces)
LinkedIn: Alex Wallace – Reinforced Recruitment
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