Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Location: Brighton & South Coast (Site-based)
Headlines
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Brighton-based main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across Brighton, Hove, and the wider Sussex region.
The business is well established locally, with over 30 years’ experience delivering refurbishment, new build, and complex structural alteration schemes across residential, commercial, and education sectors.
They are recognised for delivering high-quality, detail-driven projects in both live environments and specialist construction settings, with a strong reputation for reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.
Your Next Job – What You’ll Be Doing
You will support the commercial team across a range of Brighton-based projects, gaining exposure to varied and challenging schemes.
Supporting cost management, valuations, and variation accounts
Assisting with subcontract procurement and commercial administration
Managing subcontractor payments and applications
Supporting CVRs, forecasting, and reporting
Working closely with site teams and project managers
Liaising with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners Your Next Employer – Where You’ll Be Doing It
This is a Brighton-based main contractor delivering projects across the local region, including residential refurbishments, home extensions, structural alterations, and commercial schemes.
Typical projects include high-end residential works, education refurbishments, and bespoke construction projects requiring a high level of detail and coordination.
They are known for a hands-on, collaborative approach and strong technical delivery across all stages of construction, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
Requirements & Rewards – What You Give & What You Get Back
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Around 2 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within a main contractor
Exposure to refurbishment, residential, or general construction projects
Strong numerical and communication skills
Good understanding of commercial processes and subcontract management
Relevant construction or QS qualification (preferred) In return you will receive:
Salary £35,000 – £45,000
Exposure to varied Brighton-based construction projects
Strong mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
Long-term career development within a growing regional contractor
Supportive, locally focused working environment To Apply – Choose What Works for You
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About Me
I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, specialising in construction and commercial roles across London and the South Coast. I work closely with regional contractors and candidates to match the right people with long-term opportunities