Assistant QS
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Central London, UK |
| Job Title | Quantity Surveyor |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Job Ref | 1658998 |
| Job Views | 22 |
- Description
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor - Commercial Fit-Out
- Location: Central London
- Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
- Sector: Commercial Fit-Out (CAT A & CAT B)
- Project Values: Typically £5m - £7m
- Start Date: Ideally within 4-6 weeks
Overview
An established and growing commercial fit-out main contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor to join their team. With a strong pipeline of CAT A & CAT B fit-out projects due to commence, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment where you will gain real responsibility and exposure.
The Role
You will be joining a small, close-knit commercial team, working across multiple projects and taking ownership of packages and, where capable, leading schemes independently. The role offers the opportunity to be involved across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to final account, within a fast-track fit-out environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the commercial management of CAT A & CAT B fit-out projects
- Support or lead (depending on experience) projects circa £5m-£7m in value
- Prepare and manage cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Work closely with project teams to ensure cost control and commercial efficiency
- Engage with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Support procurement and subcontractor management
- Contribute to project reporting and financial forecasting
- Commercial office fit-out
- CAT A / CAT B schemes
- Fast-track delivery programmes
- Multiple projects running concurrently
- 3-7 years post-graduate experience (flexible depending on capability)
- Background within a fit-out main contractor or similar fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of JCT contracts
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients
- Proactive, organised, and a self-starter
- Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing business
- Salary circa £45,000 - £65,000 (flexible depending on experience)
- Opportunity to lead projects and take real responsibility
- Strong pipeline of upcoming work
- Supportive but hands-on team environment
- Clear progression as the team and business grow
- Ideally available within 4-6 weeks
This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a position where they can take ownership, work at pace, and play a key role in delivering multiple fit-out projects within a growing business.
If you're interested in finding out more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
