Assistant Quantity Surveyor
London SquareAbout Us
At London Square, our success isn't just about numbers – it's about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we've brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we're only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE's leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.
About the Role & Team
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial team on residential construction projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in quantity surveying, gaining hands-on experience in cost management, procurement, and contract administration while working on high-quality residential developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing sub-contractor accounts to include raising sub-contractor payments, reviewing and assessing variation claims and preparing and settling final account
- Reviewing drawing changes & getting involved in Value Engineering process
- Reviewing and approving Site Instructions where appropriate
- Assisting in producing valuation reports to advise of any cost movements and reporting to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis
- Producing Tender lists, scopes of works and issuing tenders
- Attending Design Team Meetings
- Preparing Housing Association valuations where applicable
- Preparing sub-contract documentation for review
- Partnership & Co-operation with the Project Team for operational and financial delivery
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience in either a developer or residential main contractor background
- Capable of working independently with minimum supervision and as part of the wider project team
- Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate daily with the relevant members of the Technical, Sales, Construction, Buying and Finance teams
- Enthusiastic, driven, ambitious, hardworking and pro-active in their approach to ensuring the completion of tasks to tight deadlines
- Ideally be degree qualified holding a minimum of a 2:1 in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
What's in it for you?
Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square.
Core benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days
Additional benefits:
- Dental Cover
- Bupa Employee Assistance
- Virtual GP Service
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles
- Cycle to Work
- Gym Membership corporate discounts
- Health Cash Plan
- Perkpal (shopping discounts)
- Tech Scheme
- Payroll Giving
- Free onsite gym (head office)
- Free breakfast & lunch (head office)
Our Commitment
Our success is driven by our people. We're an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we're looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.
London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk.
At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
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About London Square
London Square is a British residential and mixed-use property developer focused on Greater London and the South East of England. The company designs, plans and delivers homes across private sale, build-to-rent, affordable and commercial schemes, and operates Square Roots, a registered affordable-housing provider it launched in 2021. London Square is owned by Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, which acquired it in 2023.
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