Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Office Fit Out
West End, London
£40,000 – £45,000 + Package

The Headlines
– Opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, growing office fit-out contractor.
– Exposure to high-quality Cat A & B office projects, typically £100k-£5m (c. £1m average).
– Broad, hands-on commercial role offering far more responsibility than a typical large corporate setup.
– Flat management structure with close collaboration alongside experienced Project Managers.
– Ideal role for someone looking to broaden their skill set and accelerate their development.

Your Next Role – What You'll Be Doing
This established office fit-out contractor, turning over circa £12m and operating primarily across the West End, is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor following the retirement of a long-standing team member.
Working closely with Project Managers, you will support the commercial delivery of 2-3 live projects at any one time, gaining end-to-end exposure across both D&B and traditional contracts (circa 65% D&B). The business delivers 95% office fit-out projects for blue-chip clients, with a strong pipeline of secured work.
 
Key responsibilities include:
– Assisting with (and learning to take ownership of) cost management across multiple projects.
– Pricing works and variations with support from senior commercial staff.
– Subcontractor procurement, package analysis, and negotiation.
– Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments.
– Assisting with variation assessment and commercial reporting.
– Working closely with Project Managers on delivery and client interaction.
– Supporting commercial close-out and final accounts.

Your Next Employer – Where You'll Be Doing It
Founded in 2019, this contractor has grown into a respected name within the London office fit-out market, employing a team of circa 3 QSs and 6 PMs. The business operates a flat management structure, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and progression.
Clients include Royal London, Bloomberg, AXA, and Aviva, with current live projects such as 10 Chiswell Street, 10 Brook Street (Mayfair), and a range of high-quality commercial fit-outs.
The company uses a pre-approved supply chain and predominantly delivers internal packages including drylining, M&E, joinery, and decoration. The role is office-based five days a week, with regular site visits, ensuring strong team integration and learning opportunities.

Requirements & Rewards – What You Bring & What You'll Get Back
What We're Looking For:
– Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate QS role within construction or fit-out.
– Ability (or confidence to learn quickly) to price works independently.
– Exposure to subcontractor management, variations, valuations, and procurement.
– Someone looking for broader commercial experience, particularly from a larger business environment.
– Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred, but not essential.
– Stable career history and evidence of commitment and reliability.
– Proactive, inquisitive, and commercially minded attitude.
 
What's on Offer:
– Salary circa £40,000, up to £45,000 for the right candidate.
– Excellent hands-on exposure across the full commercial lifecycle.
– Close working relationship with experienced Project Managers.
– Clear development pathway within a growing, stable business.
– Supportive, professional environment with high-quality projects and clients.

To Apply
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About Me
I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, specialising in placing construction professionals across commercial, project management, and site-based roles throughout London and the South East. I work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure long-term fit, not just short-term placement.
If you want broader exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to accelerate your QS career, this is a role worth discussing