Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist senior QS in cost management for high‑rise residential projects in London

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• cost reporting
• value engineering
• contract administration
• supplier liaison
• cost tracking

Tasks

Reporting directly to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll assist across all aspects of cost management, procurement, and contract administration. -Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accuracy and compliance. -Work with Tier 1 contractors and developers on projects up to £300m. -Assist in procurement, tendering, and subcontractor administration. -Prepare and update valuations, variations, and cost/value reports. -Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties. -Help with forecasting, cost tracking, and progress reporting. -Ensure adherence to company processes and commercial best practice. -Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• excel
• rc frame
• 2‑4 years
• communication
• analytical

What You Bring

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience working on major high-rise RC frame projects, supporting the delivery of key packages from early stages through to completion, while developing strong commercial and technical foundations. -Excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset. -Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent). -Ideally, 2–4 years’ experience within a main contractor or developer environment. -Exposure to residential, RC frame, or mixed-use projects is desirable. -Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills. -Proficient in Excel and cost management software.

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Benefits

With project values reaching up to £300 million, these schemes will shape London’s skyline — combining luxury private apartments, mixed-tenure housing, landscaped podiums, and premium amenities including wellness, leisure, and community spaces. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career on flagship projects of real scale and complexity, working within experienced commercial teams at the forefront of the capital’s most prestigious developments. 💰 Salary: Up to £50,000 basic + full package (car allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension) -Clear pathway for progression and personal growth -Gain exposure to luxury residential and mixed-tenure construction. -Structured career progression with continuous professional development. -Supportive, team-driven culture with strong mentorship. -Car allowance, bonus, healthcare, and pension -Exposure to high-profile, design-led developments -Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals -Up to £50,000 basic salary + full benefits package

About Stratus Search & Recruitment

-Founded in 2005, the company began as a boutique search consultancy and has since established a strong presence in the built environment and real estate markets. -It operates both retained and contingency searches, managing projects ranging from boutique residential schemes to large commercial developments. -The team combines deep expertise across various sectors, including cost & project management, engineering, petrochem, EfW, and nuclear, ensuring precise placements. -Actively operating internationally, the company has placed professionals on significant infrastructure projects across the EMEA region, such as metros, ports, and smart city developments. -Clients include private developers, social housing contractors, EPCs, and specialist consultancies, with roles spanning from quantity surveying to C-suite positions. -The company also provides advisory services to senior individuals during contract negotiations and redundancy transitions, offering tailored and discrete support. -With a diverse client base spanning property consultancy, oil & gas, HR, and legal sectors, it is recognized for its agility and depth of expertise across industries. -Emphasizing long-term relationships over transactional recruiting, the company prioritizes building strong, enduring partnerships with its clients.

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