Assistant QS / Project Manager

This entry-level heritage property restoration, commercial quantity surveying, and subcontractor procurement graduate scheme trains construction management graduates at Construo Recruitment's client to analyze engineering blueprints, compile cost-value reconciliations, and coordinate contract valuations.

Construo Recruitment are working with a highly respected specialist main contractor who delivers restoration and refurbishment projects on some of the UK's most prestigious heritage and listed buildings. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant QS / Project Manager to join their commercial team based in West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career construction professional with a passion for historic buildings to develop their commercial and project management skills while working alongside experienced industry specialists.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial and project delivery teams, you will support the successful management of heritage construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting cost management and commercial reporting across multiple projects

• Assisting with procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations and final accounts

• Conducting site visits and attending client, consultant and subcontractor meetings

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project documentation

• Assisting with estimates, budgets, payment applications and cost value reconciliations

• Supporting project managers with day-to-day project delivery activities

• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Passion for heritage, restoration and conservation projects

• Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach

Desirable

• Previous construction industry experience

• Experience using Microsoft Project

• Interest in working towards professional qualifications such as MRICS

What's on Offer

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

• Travel allowance

• Company pension

• Sick pay

• Birthday leave

• On-site gym facilities

• Subsidised London gym membership

• Volunteer days

• Clear career development opportunities

• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most iconic heritage projects

If you're looking to build a long-term career within the heritage construction sector and want exposure to landmark projects across London and the South East, we'd love to hear from you.