Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role involves supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a major retail client account and offers career advancement in commercial property within a dynamic team. Candidates should have strong IT literacy and at least 1 year of commercial property experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and several generous benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

APC Programme

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Health & Wellness programme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of commercial property experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lease terms and property-related finance.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior QS with managing lease events and service charges.
• Assist in preparing reports and budgets.
• Liaise with tenants and clients.

Skills

Strong IT literacy

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

RICS-accredited degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading property consultancy, supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a major retail client account. Based in Birmingham, this role is ideal for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career in commercial property and property management within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be part of a dynamic team, working across a national retail portfolio. You'll assist in the delivery of property management services, gaining hands-on experience in lease management, service charge budgeting, financial reporting and client liaison.

To be considered for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor position, you should have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade A*-C), including Maths and English
• At least 1 year of commercial property experience (property management preferred)
• A RICS-accredited degree is desirable but not essential
• Strong IT literacy, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of lease terms and property-related finance/accounting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Key responsibilities for the Assistant Surveyor:

• Support Senior QS with managing lease events, property data and service charges
• Assist in preparing reports, budgets and cost-saving strategies
• Liaise with tenants, clients and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and property management efficiencies
• Prioritise and manage own workload to meet agreed deadlines

What's in it for you?

• £30,000 - £40,000
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• APC Programme
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.