Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Leading Construction Business | London

📍 London (Office & Site-Based)

💼 Permanent, Full Time

💰 Competitive Salary + Travel Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Walker & Sloan are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and sought-after main contractor in London, known for its quality-driven approach, long-standing client relationships, and exceptional staff retention. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established team and build a long-term career in a supportive, knowledge-rich environment.

About the Company

Our client is a family-owned business with a proud heritage and a strong reputation across sectors including residential, education, heritage, commercial, community, and healthcare. With project values typically ranging from £1m-£20m, the company delivers complex builds with meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative, team-based ethos.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll gain full lifecycle exposure, supporting a Senior Surveyor across both pre-construction and live delivery phases. This is a permanent position with a clear pathway for development, ideal for someone looking to build a long-term surveying career in a business that values learning, loyalty, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist Senior Quantity Surveyors across multiple projects, from tender through to final account.

* Support with subcontractor management, pricing assessments, and account administration.

* Attend monthly CVR meetings and contribute to financial reporting.

* Undertake site visits and help measure subcontract accounts.

* Gain detailed understanding of contract conditions, specifications, and pricing.

* Help analyse post-tender pricing and assist with ongoing commercial management.

Candidate Profile

* HNC or above in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related discipline.

* Previous experience in a similar role, ideally with exposure to live and/or pre-construction projects.

* Strong commercial awareness, numeracy, and communication skills.

* Eager to learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to a high-performing team.

* Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

* Based within approximately 45 minutes of Barking (East London) with flexibility to travel to sites across Greater London and the Home Counties.

What's on Offer

* Competitive base salary

* Travel allowance to/from site or office

* 26 days annual leave + public holidays

* 6% employer pension contribution (after qualifying period)

* Support for further education and CPD

* Cycle to work scheme

* Family-friendly policies

* Clear opportunities for progression within a respected contractor

If you're a driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to join a stable, ambitious, and people-focused construction business in London - we'd love to hear from you