Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Specialist Façade, Brickwork & Stone Subcontractor – London

An established and highly respected specialist subcontractor operating within the façade, brickwork, and stonework sectors is seeking an Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial and estimating team. Based in near Waterloo, South London, the business delivers complex, high-value packages on prestigious residential, commercial, and heritage-led projects across London and the South East.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong take-off experience to develop within a market-leading trade contractor environment.

The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor’s Role

The successful candidate will support the Estimating Manager and wider commercial team across both pre-contract and early post-contract stages. The role is well suited to someone from a trade subcontractor background who enjoys working with drawings, specifications, and detailed take-offs.

Key duties will include:

• Preparing accurate take-offs and quantities from drawings and specifications
• Assisting with tender submissions for brickwork, façade systems, and stonework packages
• Supporting cost build-ups, enquiries, and comparisons
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to clarify scope and pricing
• Maintaining clear and methodical take-off records and audit trails
• Gaining exposure to high-profile, architecturally driven projects across London

The Assistant Estimator / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

To be considered, candidates should demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience completing take-offs
• Experience working for a trade subcontractor, ideally within:
  • Brickwork
  • Façade systems
  • Stonework (all ranges)
• A methodical and highly accurate approach to measurement
• Ability to clearly explain take-off methodology and process
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in specialist construction and the types of projects delivered
• Evidence of having researched the business and its work

Location & Working Pattern

• Vauxhall, London – office based
• 5 days per week initially
• Following successful probation: 4 days office / 1 day remote
• Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

In Return?

• Salary: up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (Bupa – on renewal)
• Long-term career development within a specialist, technically focused contractor
• Exposure to some of London’s most recognisable and complex building envelopes

Process & Reporting

• Interview process: 1 - 2 stages
• Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager

If you are an Assistant Estimator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with strong take-off experience and a background in brickwork, façades, or stonework, and you are looking to develop your career within a leading specialist subcontractor, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Ref: AE/AQS-Vauxhall

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