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Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per year
Additional salary information: plus benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: North London, London, EN5 5RP
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AIQS1_1771322412

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Summary

Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Location: North London
Industry: Building and construction
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is a well-established specialist subcontractor operating across London, delivering complex structural alteration packages to major main contractors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a technically strong and fast-paced environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and senior leadership team, you will support the commercial management of structural alteration projects from procurement through to final account.

You will play a key role in ensuring financial control, subcontractor management and accurate reporting across multiple live sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with cost management and commercial reporting across live projects

  • Supporting procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

  • Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment

  • Managing variations and change control processes

  • Assisting with cost forecasting and CVR reporting

  • Liaising with site teams and main contractor commercial teams

  • Supporting final account negotiations

What Our Client Is Looking For

  • Experience as an Assistant or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

  • Ideally from a main contractor background

  • Experience working on structural alterations beneficial but not essential

  • Strong understanding of commercial processes and subcontractor management

  • Good communication and negotiation skills

  • Organised and capable of managing multiple packages

  • Degree qualified or working towards a Quantity Surveying qualification preferred

The Opportunity

This role offers strong exposure to complex structural projects across London, working alongside experienced commercial professionals within a growing specialist contractor.

It is well suited to someone looking to take the next step in their QS career within a stable and ambitious business.

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