Randstad CPE
Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Tier 2 Main Contractor
London WC2B 6AA
Key information
- Pay
- £40,000 to £75,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2026
About this role
Assistant / Quantity Surveyor - Tier 2 Main Contractor
Salary
£40,000 - £75,000 DOE + 10%-20% Annual Bonus +
Fully Expensed London Travel Location
Hybrid (3 days Central London Site / 2 days North Kent Office, just outside the
M25) Sector
Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment
The Opportunity Are you an Assistant or Quantity Surveyor looking to step up into a high visibility role on a landmark Central London scheme?
We are partnering with a highly respected, specialist Tier 2 Main Contractor renowned for delivering high spec commercial office fit-outs and structural refurbishments across London and the South East.
They have recently secured a flagship commercial refurbishment scheme in Midtown / Central London and are seeking a sharp, commercially minded QS to join as the direct second-in-command to the Lead Senior QS.
This is the ideal environment if you want true, hands on commercial envolvement without getting bogged down by the heavy corporate bureaucracy of a massive Tier 1.
Key Perks & Package
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Basic Salary
£40,000 - £75,000 (Dependent on Experience)
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Performance Bonus
10% - 20% annual bonus scheme
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Travel Benefits
100% expensed travel for all site commutes into Central London
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Work-Life Balance
Hybrid split between a Central London site (3 days) and one of the offices in North Kent, just outside the M25 (2 days)
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Career Progression
Direct mentoring from an experienced Lead QS surrounded by a fantastic team
What You'll Be Doing
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Sub-Contract Management
Taking full ownership of major trade packages, running procurement, agreeing scopes, issuing orders, and managing sub-contract accounts.
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On-Site Commercials
Managing monthly interim valuations, variations, and pay less notices.
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Financial Control
Assisting the Lead QS with monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and final account agreements.
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Contract Administration
Administering JCT forms of contract and handling main contract change control.
What We're Looking For
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Experience
Commercial experience working for a Main Contractor at Assistant or QS level.
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Sector Knowledge
Exposure to commercial fit-out (CAT A / CAT B), high-spec refurbishment, or structural alterations.
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Contracts
Practical working knowledge of JCT forms of contract (Design & Build preferred).
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Location & Commute
Ability to split time smoothly between Central London and North Kent.
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Mindset
Proactive, commercially aware, and confident running sub-contractor accounts independently.
How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial career on a flagship London project, apply today or reach out for a confidential chat!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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