Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (South East England)

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our main contractor team on a range of permitted‑development residential conversion projects across South East England, South West England and London. This full‑time position offers the chance to develop your surveying skills while working closely with senior QS professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of subcontract packages and preparation of tender documentation.
• Measure works on‑site, produce take‑offs and prepare accurate valuations.
• Process subcontractor payments and manage cost reporting, including CVRs.
• Handle variations, compensation events and support the preparation of final accounts.
• Attend site and commercial meetings to capture project updates and maintain budgets and forecasts.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with a Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Experience or interest in permitted‑development projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Confident, articulate and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Excel
• Take‑offs

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience on diverse construction projects.