Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Luton (Will be required to travel)
Salary: £50,000 + Package

About the Company

Our client is one of the UK’s leading main contractors and due to continued growth they have a specific requirement for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor within their refurbishment and fit out division. They undertake a wide range of projects with customers primarily being in the commercial office, public sector or retail markets. Schemes vary from individual projects to major national frameworks with values varying from £1 – £100million.

The nature of their projects is fast paced and they offer an environment that encourages genuine career growth for the right individuals.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be diving into the heart of our projects, supporting our wider Commercial Team to keep everything on track— both in budget and quality. If you’re all about the details, love numbers, and are curious about how the built world works, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing costs across multiple fit out projects, from procurement through to final accounts
• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure financial control and transparency
• Negotiating contracts and managing variations/valuations
• Providing regular reports and forecasts to senior management
• Supporting the commercial team to drive value and efficiency across all projects

About You:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the fit out or retail sector
• Strong understanding of cost management, procurement, and contract administration
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance – £4,500
• Travel covered to any of our sites
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity