Assistant Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library • Middlesex, Greater London • 5h ago

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Fit Out UK – Interior Fit Out & Logistics Specialists

Location: London (Park Royal, NW10) or Kent Salary: Competitive salary (DOE) + excellent benefits package Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Experience Level: Entry level / Assistant / Early career (graduates welcome)

Fit Out UK is a leading contractor specialising in high-profile interior fit out projects for blue-chip clients in retail, hospitality, banking, and commercial sectors across the UK. We're expanding our commercial team and seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in London or Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor or junior QS to gain hands-on experience in fast-paced fit out projects, working closely with Estimating, Buying, Contract Management, and site delivery teams. You'll support the full project lifecycle using industry tools like COINS ERP.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and ensure tenders, quotations, and estimates are fully compliant with client requirements and reflect agreed schedules of rates
Obtain approvals and coordinate non-standard tenders/quotations through the Estimating Team
Maintain accurate project data in COINS (including addresses, programme dates, project value, and margin)
Compile and update weekly commercial tracker and forecast reports for line manager review
Prepare monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliation), review thoroughly, and close completed projects promptly in COINS
Verify Purchase Order coverage before start on site (SOS)
Assist in subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement, issuing orders in COINS, and updating for variations
Coordinate with Buyers and Contract Managers for accurate ordering of plant, materials, and quantities aligned with project scope
Review and approve requisition forms
Submit external valuations on time to support positive monthly cash flow
Prepare and submit accurate timelines with required sign-offs
Issue PCNs (Provisional Change Notices) within timeframes, reflecting completed work against PO values
Capture, document, price, and obtain approval for variations before proceeding
Support timely final account submissions (with prior approval), ensuring costs, target margins, and accurate logging in COINS

Requirements & Skills

Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or working towards)
Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, junior QS, or in construction/fit out (advantageous – open to graduates and early-career professionals)
Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with COINS or similar construction ERP systems is a plus
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn in a client-focused, high-volume environment