Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Brighton

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Location: Brighton & South Coast (Site-based)

Headlines
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a Brighton-based main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across Brighton, Hove, and the wider Sussex region.

The business is well established locally, with over 30 years’ experience delivering refurbishment, new build, and complex structural alteration schemes across residential, commercial, and education sectors.

They are recognised for delivering high-quality, detail-driven projects in both live environments and specialist construction settings, with a strong reputation for reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.

Your Next Job – What You’ll Be Doing
You will support the commercial team across a range of Brighton-based projects, gaining exposure to varied and challenging schemes.

• Supporting cost management, valuations, and variation accounts
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and commercial administration
• Managing subcontractor payments and applications
• Supporting CVRs, forecasting, and reporting
• Working closely with site teams and project managers
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Your Next Employer – Where You’ll Be Doing It
This is a Brighton-based main contractor delivering projects across the local region, including residential refurbishments, home extensions, structural alterations, and commercial schemes.

Typical projects include high-end residential works, education refurbishments, and bespoke construction projects requiring a high level of detail and coordination.

They are known for a hands-on, collaborative approach and strong technical delivery across all stages of construction, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Requirements & Rewards – What You Give & What You Get Back
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Around 2 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within a main contractor
• Exposure to refurbishment, residential, or general construction projects
• Strong numerical and communication skills
• Good understanding of commercial processes and subcontract management
• Relevant construction or QS qualification (preferred)

In return you will receive:

• Salary £35,000 – £45,000
• Exposure to varied Brighton-based construction projects
• Strong mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
• Long-term career development within a growing regional contractor
• Supportive, locally focused working environment

To Apply – Choose What Works for You

• Click apply on this job board
• Send your CV directly to Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove the spaces!)
• Call Alex using the number below
• Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message

If you’re unsure whether this role is right for you, get in touch for honest advice.

About Me
I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, specialising in construction and commercial roles across London and the South Coast. I work closely with regional contractors and candidates to match the right people with long-term opportunities.