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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor (Refurbishment & Maintenance) St Albans, Hertfordshire £45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus, Healthcare & Package The Headlines - Assistant Quantity Surveyor role with a growing £30m turnover main contractor in Hertfordshire. - Work across refurbishment, maintenance, and public sector construction projects up to £6m. - Strong focus on cost control, procurement, and commercial support on fast-paced schemes. - Clear progression into Quantity Surveyor and Senior QS roles within a thriving business. - Excellent salary, benefits, and long-term career development. Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing This is a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-growing main contractor based in St Albans. You'll support the commercial team across multiple live construction projects, gaining hands-on experience in cost management, subcontract procurement, and valuations. Working closely with a Senior QS, you'll be given real responsibility from day one. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with procurement of subcontractors and materials. - Supporting valuations, variations, and cost reporting. - Helping manage budgets and improve project profitability. - Liaising with site teams and project stakeholders. - Supporting contract administration and commercial processes. - Visiting sites across the South East as required. This role offers full exposure to the project lifecycle , making it ideal for someone looking to step up and accelerate their QS career. Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It You'll join a well-established and growing main contractor delivering a mix of railway station maintenance works and public sector refurbishment projects. With a strong pipeline of secured work and consistent growth year-on-year, this business offers stability, opportunity, and a collaborative team environment. Their St Albans office is professional, supportive, and focused on developing staff into well-rounded commercial professionals. Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get You'll need: - Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee QS within construction. - Exposure to refurbishment, maintenance, or main contracting projects (preferred). - Strong work ethic, ambition, and willingness to learn. - Good communication and organisational skills. - Basic commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes. In return, you'll receive: - £45,000 - £50,000 salary (DOE). - Car allowance, bonus, healthcare, and pension. - Fast-track career progression within a growing contractor. - Exposure to diverse, fast-paced construction projects. - Ongoing support and mentoring from senior commercial staff. To Apply - Choose What Works for You - Click apply on this job board - Send your CV to . co . uk (remove the spaces) - Call Alex on the number below - Connect with Alex Wallace on LinkedIn and send a message Even if you're just exploring the market, feel free to reach out - I'm always happy to offer honest advice.

Project Quantity Surveyor - New Build Residential Location: London Bridge (project site in Deptford) Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Travel + Bonus + Package Overview Role: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Office in London Bridge with regular site visits to Deptford Project: Large-scale new build residential scheme (multi-block, multi-phase) Package: Competitive salary, performance bonus, travel allowance, and clear career development The Opportunity A forward-thinking residential developer is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial ownership of a major new build housing project in Deptford, starting next year. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role for an experienced QS who wants to manage all aspects of a project's commercial delivery. You'll work very closely with the highly capable and experienced Commercial Director, helping to build out the commercial team while gaining strategic insight and mentorship at the top of the function. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the full commercial management of the project, including procurement, valuations, variations, and cost reporting Prepare, issue, and analyse tender documentation for subcontract packages Manage project budgets, forecasts, and payment schedules, ensuring profitability and financial control Attend commercial and design coordination meetings, representing the project's financial interests Liaise with the project team, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery Support the Commercial Director in developing and implementing robust commercial processes across the team About the Company This ambitious residential developer is building a strong pipeline of projects for next year, specialising in large-scale new build housing schemes across London and the South East. Focused on quality, sustainability, and long-term community impact, they are establishing themselves as a forward-looking player in the market. Joining now offers the opportunity to shape the commercial function, work closely with senior leadership, and make a tangible impact on flagship projects from day one. Who We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally in residential or main contracting projects Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or equivalent Commercially aware, confident in taking ownership of projects and protecting margins Strong communication and reporting skills, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders Motivated, proactive, and ambitious to grow into a senior commercial leadership role What's on Offer Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience Travel allowance Performance-related bonus Comprehensive benefits package Long-term development opportunities with project continuity Hybrid working: London Bridge office + Deptford site Mentorship and exposure working directly with an experienced Commercial Director How to Apply Apply directly via the job board or contact Alex: Email: . co . uk (remove spaces) Call directly using the number below Connect on LinkedIn and send a message Not 100% sure if this is the right fit? No problem - get in touch and we can talk it through. Always happy to give honest advice.