Assistant / Quantity Surveyor – Tier 2 Main Contractor

Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 DOE + 10%-20% Annual Bonus + Fully Expensed London Travel Location: Hybrid (3 days Central London Site / 2 days North Kent Office, just outside the M25) Sector: Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment

The Opportunity Are you an Assistant or Quantity Surveyor looking to step up into a high visibility role on a landmark Central London scheme?

We are partnering with a highly respected, specialist Tier 2 Main Contractor renowned for delivering high spec commercial office fit-outs and structural refurbishments across London and the South East.

They have recently secured a flagship commercial refurbishment scheme in Midtown / Central London and are seeking a sharp, commercially minded QS to join as the direct second-in-command to the Lead Senior QS.

This is the ideal environment if you want true, hands on commercial envolvement without getting bogged down by the heavy corporate bureaucracy of a massive Tier 1.

Key Perks & Package

• Basic Salary: £40,000 – £75,000 (Dependent on Experience)

• Performance Bonus: 10% – 20% annual bonus scheme

• Travel Benefits: 100% expensed travel for all site commutes into Central London

• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid split between a Central London site (3 days) and one of the offices in North Kent, just outside the M25 (2 days)

• Career Progression: Direct mentoring from an experienced Lead QS surrounded by a fantastic team

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sub-Contract Management: Taking full ownership of major trade packages, running procurement, agreeing scopes, issuing orders, and managing sub-contract accounts.

• On-Site Commercials: Managing monthly interim valuations, variations, and pay less notices.

• Financial Control: Assisting the Lead QS with monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and final account agreements.

• Contract Administration: Administering JCT forms of contract and handling main contract change control.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Commercial experience working for a Main Contractor at Assistant or QS level.

• Sector Knowledge: Exposure to commercial fit-out (CAT A / CAT B), high-spec refurbishment, or structural alterations.

• Contracts: Practical working knowledge of JCT forms of contract (Design & Build preferred).

• Location & Commute: Ability to split time smoothly between Central London and North Kent.

• Mindset: Proactive, commercially aware, and confident running sub-contractor accounts independently.

How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial career on a flagship London project, apply today or reach out for a confidential chat!