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Posted 02 August, 2026

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mission 4 Recruitment Ltd
Saint Albans, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: St. Albans, AL1Salary: £30,000 - £35,000Working Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:30pm)Job Code: MJ2302Why Youll Want to Work Here as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor End-to-End Exposure: Step away from rigid corporate structures and gain true, hands-on exposure to a varied portfolio of live projects across prime London locations.Real Ownership: Don't just be a small cog in a massive wheelyou will take genuine ownership of your own subcontract packages from day one.Supportive Culture: Join an established, growing contractor known for a close-knit, supportive team culture that genuinely invests in its people.Dynamic Work Setup: Perfect blend of environments, splitting your time between a great office base and active project sites working hand-in-hand with site delivery teams.Benefits Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.Time Off: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).Work-Life & Culture: Monday to Friday hours, free parking, and regular company events.Future Security: Enrollment in the company pension scheme within a highly supportive working environment.Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor Package Procurement: Collaborate directly with site teams to procure subcontract packages and pull together comprehensive tender documents.Commercial Analysis: Reconcile and analyse incoming subcontractor quotations to ensure accurate financial and commercial comparisons.Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and commercial opportunities during the crucial tender analysis stage.Contract Administration: Prepare final subcontract documents, commercial agreements, and handle the remeasurement of subcontractor accounts.Financial Reporting: Draft accurate, timely payment notices and gain valuable client-facing exposure by assisting with monthly external valuations.What You Need to Succeed Industry Foundations: Prior hands-on experience in a junior, trainee, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role within the construction sector.Core Knowledge: A basic understanding of procuring subcontract packages and measuring drawings or works on-site.Tech & Numbers: Strong numerical skills (especially in Microsoft Excel) to accurately analyse financial data, quotes, and spreadsheets.Communication: Confident communication skills to liaise effectively with site managers, subcontractors, and clients.Apply Today: Our client is looking for a driven, commercially minded Assistant Quantity Surveyor to elevate their team. If you are a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we will retain your details for future opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ