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assistant quantity surveyor / estimator - london.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - London.
Ref: V-80083
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location.
Piccadilly Circus
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salary.
£200 - £220 per day
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type.
Contract
job description.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Contract)Location: London
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £200-£220 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
An established commercial fit-out and workplace delivery business is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the team on a 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor at the early stages of their career to gain exposure to high-profile commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.
The successful candidate will support both the commercial and pre-construction teams, assisting with cost planning, tendering, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting throughout project lifecycles.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to assess project costs.
- Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Support the preparation of bills of quantities and cost plans.
- Assist in procurement activities and subcontract package administration.
- Monitor project costs and identify potential cost risks.
- Support the preparation of valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Assist with monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
- Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
- Support senior quantity surveyors with commercial management duties across multiple projects.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or HND in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
- Approximately 2-3 years post-graduate quantity surveying experience.
- Previous experience within commercial fit-out, interiors, refurbishment, construction, or workplace projects preferred.
- Understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
- Experience assisting with tendering and estimating activities.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
- Available to start within the next three weeks.
- Desirable Experience
- CAT A / CAT B fit-out projects.
- Commercial office refurbishment schemes.
- Workplace and interior construction projects.
- Exposure to JCT contracts.
- Experience working for a main contractor, fit-out contractor, or consultancy.
Drop me an email at zain.m@buildspaceuk.com and let's have a chat.
