Assistant Quantity Surveyor

This is a genuinely rare opportunity to shape a brand new commercial function from the ground up. A long-established, family-run specialist commercial roofing and external refurbishment contractor is creating its first dedicated Quantity Surveyor role, and they are looking for someone with a couple of years' experience who wants real ownership, real mentoring and a clear pathway to grow into a senior commercial position over the next two to three years.

The business has been trading continuously since 1979, operating as Principal Contractor across London and the South East. It delivers work on existing buildings across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector projects. As a manufacturer-neutral contractor, recommendations are based on condition, suitability and value rather than loyalty to any one system, giving real technical variety across the project portfolio.

Working closely with the Senior Contracts Manager, you will support the commercial side of live projects, protect project margin and build the skills and experience to progress within the business as the commercial department grows around you.

Junior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 (DOE), including car allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, Hybrid Working from Surbiton Head Office with Regular Site Visits
• Pension Contribution
• Minimum 20 Hours of Internal and External Training Each Year
• Mentoring and Hands-On Exposure Working Directly with the Senior Contracts Manager
• Wellbeing Allowance, Gym Discounts, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Quarterly Events and Team Activities
• Clear route to progress as the role and department grow

Junior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Assist the Senior Contracts Manager with the commercial administration of live projects from order through to final account
• Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment, working from site progress information provided by the Contracts Managers and Contracts Supervisors
• Check and process subcontractor payment applications and invoices against measured work and agreed rates
• Measure completed and part-completed work on site and cross-reference against valuations and cost reports
• Maintain accurate project cost trackers and assist with monthly cost and margin reporting
• Record variations and instructions, ensuring these are agreed and confirmed in writing before valuation
• Support the preparation of final accounts including collating records of instructions, variations and agreed costs
• Liaise with the Procurement team on subcontractor orders, rates and account queries
• Attend site visits across London and the South East to verify progress, take measurements and meet with Contracts Managers and clients
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting on live contracts accommodation
• Maintain an accurate audit trail of commercial correspondence, valuations and payment records

Junior Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Around 1 to 3 years' experience in a quantity surveying, commercial or cost management role within construction, refurbishment or a related trade
• Working knowledge of measurement, valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and organisational skills with real attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication, comfortable liaising with Contracts Managers, subcontractors and clients
• Competent with Excel and confident learning new systems
• A proactive, methodical approach with a genuine interest in the commercial side of construction
• HNC, HND, foundation degree or degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management (or working towards one) is desirable
• Exposure to JCT contracts is desirable
• Full UK driving licence, as the role involves regular site visits across London and the South East

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• A newly created role, giving you the chance to help shape the commercial function from the ground up
• Direct mentoring from the Senior Contracts Manager, with a clear route to progress into a more senior commercial position over the next two to three years
• Long-established family-run specialist with over 45 years of continuous trading history
• Genuinely varied project portfolio across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector work
• Manufacturer-neutral technical approach, so you gain broad system exposure rather than being tied to one product range
• A minimum 20 hours of structured training every year plus proper flexible working and a well-rounded benefits package