Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor - East London
A leading, family-owned medium-sized main contractor is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Barking, London.
The company prides itself on delivering high-quality projects across various sectors, including commercial (light industrial), community, education (state-owned and private-owned schools/facilities), health, heritage, residential (private and public), leisure, and the performing arts. Contract values typically range from £1,000,000 to £20,000,000, and projects are located in Central and Greater London, as well as the North and Eastern Home Counties.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor role
The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in supporting the Senior Surveyors throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction to project delivery. This includes attending monthly CVR meetings, providing commercial assistance on live and pre-construction phase projects, conducting post-tender pricing analysis, managing subcontract accounts, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also engage in site visits and measurement tasks.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Possession of HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Willingness to understand instructions and learn from experienced colleagues.
- Excellent numeracy and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
In Return?
- Competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE).
- Travel allowance to and from the office/site.
- 26 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
- 6% company pension contributions (after qualifying period).
- Support for further education if required.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Family-friendly policies.
If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Leon Smith at Samuel James on .
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant QS / Quantity Surveying