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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Premises Recruitment Ltd

The Role

Overview

Assist commercial team managing subcontract packages from procurement to final account

Requirements

  • quantity surveyor
  • subcontractor
  • jct
  • nec
  • cost reporting
  • commercial acumen

What You Bring

Ideally, you’ll have experience within drywall or facades, but they’re open to candidates from any subcontracting background – interiors, cladding, M&E, steelwork etc. What matters most is your commercial acumen and ability to manage packages from procurement through to final account. -An Assistant Quantity Surveyor with experience working for a subcontractor (drywall/facades a bonus, not essential) -Someone confident liaising with main contractors and site teams alike -Some knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts -Have an understanding of contract management, valuations, variations, and cost reporting

Benefits

This is a great opportunity for a commercially savvy QS who wants to be part of a technically strong team delivering top-tier subcontract packages. -The chance to join a well-respected and growing business with a strong pipeline of work -Supportive commercial leadership and real progression opportunities

The Company

About Premises Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 by industry insiders, Premises Recruitment Ltd emerged to bridge the gap between construction firms and specialist talent. -Privately owned and independent, the firm has built trusted relationships with Tier 1 contractors, developers and niche consultants. -Their divisions span prime residential, main contracting, interiors, facades, affordable housing and M&E/FM—mirroring the full diversity of modern construction. -They cover roles from site managers and engineers to commercial managers, BIM specialists and MEP consultants, handling both permanent and temporary hires. -Known for rapid delivery, their team averages a 3-day turnaround from vacancy to candidate shortlist. -Despite modest financials—just over £100k in current assets as of May 2024—they’ve retained strong profitability and balance sheet stability. -Their consultants boast over a decade’s average tenure, fueling deep sector knowledge and continuity in client service. -Standout facts include preferred-supplier status with major UK contractors and a reputation for highly confidential and repeat business partnerships.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Infrastructure

Energy

Water Resources

Transport

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Marine

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government