Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Fire London
Location: Orpington (covering projects across the South East)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Company: Bell Group
Bell, a leading property services contractor, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Fire London team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of commercial sector projects, with genuine opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of multiple projects, helping to ensure financial performance, contract compliance, and successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of commercial functions across multiple projects
- Support the preparation and analysis of costings, budgets, valuations, and tenders
- Monitor project progress and manage contract variations
- Work closely with site teams, clients, and senior Quantity Surveyors to ensure commercial success
- Maintain accurate financial records and support with monthly valuations and final accounts
- Assist with credit control and financial monitoring where required
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date
Essential Criteria
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to identify both numerical and grammatical errors
- Excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- A solid understanding of financial and contract documentation
- Basic Quantity Surveying knowledge and commercial awareness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, resilient, and confidential approach to work
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Desirable Criteria
- Credit control experience
- Experience within the construction or property services industry
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
- Relevant qualifications in Construction or Quantity Surveying
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development and training opportunities
- A supportive and team-focused working environment
- Opportunities to work on impactful, long-term projects across the South East
- The chance to build your career with a company that values expertise, encourages growth, and rewards ambition
If you’re looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and join a company committed to delivering high-quality projects that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Fire London team at Bell.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Quantity Surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
