Jackson Young
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Super Prime Residential
Knightsbridge, London
Jackson Young is working with a medium-sized super-prime contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for the refurbishment of a beautiful Georgian residence in Knightsbridge.
Working closely with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will gain hands-on exposure to the commercial delivery of a prestigious residential project, involving bespoke finishes, specialist trades and the attention to detail expected at this level of the market.
For the first six months, you will support a negotiated, open-book/cost-plus contract, developing your understanding of cost reporting, procurement and transparent client communication. You will then move onto a traditional JCT project, broadening your experience across different contractual and commercial approaches.
The role
You will support the Senior QS with the day-to-day commercial management of the project, taking increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with subcontractor enquiries, tender comparisons and procurement.
- Preparing and maintaining cost records, including checking invoices and supporting documentation.
- Helping produce accurate open-book reports and tracking expenditure against budgets.
- Assisting with subcontractor valuations, payments and account management.
- Measuring works and supporting the assessment of variations.
- Contributing to forecasts, commercial reports and final accounts.
- Working closely with the site team to understand progress, upcoming requirements and changes to the works.
- Building effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team.
About you
We are looking for an Assistant QS with some practical construction experience who wants to develop within the super-prime residential sector.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working for a main contractor, preferably on residential refurbishment or high-quality construction projects.
- A relevant quantity surveying qualification, or be working towards one.
- Good numerical skills and a careful, organised approach to record keeping.
- The confidence to ask questions, communicate clearly and follow tasks through.
- An interest in how projects are built and a willingness to spend time with the site team.
- A proactive attitude and the ambition to take on greater commercial responsibility.
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Previous super-prime experience would be welcome, but an interest in the sector and a strong foundation in quantity surveying are equally important.
The opportunity
This is a chance to work closely with a Senior QS, contribute to a beautiful Knightsbridge refurbishment and build experience across both open-book/cost-plus and traditional JCT projects. You will join a business where your contribution is visible and where you can develop your commercial skills through direct involvement in procurement, cost management and project delivery.
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