Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Newham

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – £2m Fit-Out, FRA & SVP Project

Location: Newham, East London

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor delivering a £2 million fit-out project in Newham, comprising Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and Soil Vent Pipe (SVP) replacement works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team and gain exposure to a technically focused project within the social housing and refurbishment sector. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, you’ll develop your commercial knowledge while playing a key role in the successful delivery of the project.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of a live £2m refurbishment project, assisting with cost control, procurement, valuations, subcontractor management and financial reporting.

This role offers excellent hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle and is ideal for someone looking to further develop their career within refurbishment, fire safety and planned works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of a £2m fit-out project involving FRA and SVP works.
• Support the preparation of budgets, cost plans and monthly financial reports.
• Assist with the procurement and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Measure completed works and assist with valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to maximise value and control expenditure.
• Process subcontractor applications and payment certificates.
• Support the preparation of monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Attend site visits and commercial meetings with operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company commercial procedures.
• Work closely with site teams to monitor project progress and forecast commercial performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience within refurbishment, fit-out, planned maintenance or social housing is desirable.
• Exposure to FRA, passive fire protection or compliance-related works would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, or be working towards one.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn from experienced commercial professionals.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 per annum
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a high-value £2m refurbishment project
• Ongoing training and mentoring from an experienced commercial team
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• Exposure to fire safety, compliance and refurbishment projects across the social housing sector
• Supportive and collaborative working environment