Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist with cost management and commercial tasks on façade and main contracting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontractor management
• contract admin
• tender prep
• valuation
• cost reporting
• record keeping

Tasks

-Managing subcontractor accounts, including processing payments and tracking changes -Liaise with site teams and suppliers to gather commercial data and support project delivery -Assist in administering JCT contracts, including issuing notices and updating documentation -Attend project meetings and contribute to stakeholder communications -Assist in the commercial management of façade projects under the supervision of Senior QS -Support the preparation of tender documents, cost plans, and procurement schedules -Help measure and value works on-site and contribute to interim valuations and final accounts -Maintain records of variations, payments, and subcontractor communications -Participate in cost reporting and forecasting activities, learning how to track budgets and identify risks -Provide general support to the commercial team and contribute to a collaborative working environment

Requirements

• façade
• high‑rise
• cost management
• quantity surveyor
• university qualification
• compliance

What You Bring

Ideal candidates will have a solid grounding in main contracting or façade works, supported by relevant university-level qualifications. A well-established façade specialist with a reputation for delivering complex, high-rise projects that demand precision, compliance, and architectural excellence. My client is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, with a keen interest in developing their career in construction cost management. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on high profile façade remediation and recladding projects across London and the Home Counties.

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Benefits

The role offers a hybrid working model (a mix of office, site, and one day per week from home.)

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.

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