Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Sector: Groundworks, Demolition and Enabling Works
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Travel Expenses + Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company
Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to gain exposure to high-value, diverse projects within a fast-paced and supportive business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a young, dynamic demolition and groundworks contractor, where you ll work across a wide range of complex enabling works and continue developing your career in a collaborative, professional environment.

Our client is a well-established leader in the enabling works sector, delivering services such as demolition, strip out, structural alterations, and specialist works including façade retention, asbestos removal, recycling, remediation, and temporary works. Their projects are known for their technical complexity, and they are delivered with expert planning and precision across Central London and the South East.

With a turnover of £18 million and a strong pipeline of secured work through to 2026, the business offers long-term stability and genuine growth opportunities. You ll join a commercial team of four surveyors, working in a client-facing role that balances time between the office and live project sites.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Assist in managing the financial and contractual aspects of enabling works and construction projects
• Support in preparing cost estimates, valuations, and final accounts
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and smooth project delivery
• Help with procurement, tendering, and tracking variations
• Monitor cost reporting and assist with budget management across live projects
• Work on projects within Residential and Commercial sectors across multiple UK locations

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in Groundworks, Demolition and Enabling Works operations is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Residential and Commercial construction sectors
• Strong communication, organisation, and team collaboration skills
• Client facing and presentable
• A motivated, proactive attitude with a desire to develop your QS career

What s on Offer?

• Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Car Allowance: Support for travel to project sites
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus structure
• Pension: Competitive company contribution
• Career Development: Clear progression path within a growing and supportive team

How to Apply

If you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a forward-thinking construction company, please get in touch with Leon Smith at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).