Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Company
Brandon James Ltd
Location
North London
Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Full Job Description

?? Ready to Fast-Track Your Career?

Are you an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next big step?
This is your chance to join a rapidly expanding, energetic consultancy in London that will accelerate your path to chartership while giving you exposure to high-value, diverse projects.

The Opportunity

This medium-sized consultancy is highly regarded for delivering top-quality work across Retail, Residential, Mixed-Use, and Life Sciences sectors.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be joining a collaborative team of 25 professionals, in a culture that combines fast-paced project delivery with a strong commitment to learning and development.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Act as Project QS on smaller schemes up to £1m.
  • Support Senior QSs and Directors on landmark projects - some exceeding £500m.
  • Gain hands-on involvement across all project stages, from cost planning and take-offs to valuations and estimates.

This role is designed to broaden your skill set and ensure you're never siloed into just one sector.

Career Development & Support

  • APC mentoring and structured training to secure MRICS chartership.
  • Regular CPD sessions to keep your knowledge sharp.
  • Exposure to high-profile projects that fast-track your learning.
  • A clear pathway for quick progression within the business.

Requirements

  • RICS accredited degree (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)
  • Minimum 1-2 years Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Consultancy
  • Basic pre & post contract experience
  • The desire to manage smaller projects whilst assisting on larger
  • Ambition to become chartered

The Package

  • £30,000 - £40,000
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working options
  • Structured APC training & support
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company phone & laptop
  • Outstanding career progression opportunities

If you're ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

Ref: #3409224

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager / Assistant Cost Consultant / QS / MRICS / APC / Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Location
North London
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
7th October 2025
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