Assistant Quantity Surveyor

<strong>Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor (Refurbishment & Maintenance)</strong><strong>St Albans, Hertfordshire</strong><strong>£45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus, Healthcare & Package</strong><strong>The Headlines</strong> - 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.<strong>Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing</strong> 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 <strong>project lifecycle</strong>, making it ideal for someone looking to step up and accelerate their QS career.<strong>Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It</strong> 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.<strong>Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get</strong> 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.<strong>To Apply - Choose What Works for You</strong> - 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.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?p4QwZ6nBSKliER6Xek%2bEVm7yn8MURg7oe" width="0" height="0" />