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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