Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning consultancy in Edinburgh seeks an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career while working on high-quality projects across various sectors, including healthcare and education. With a strong focus on professional development, the consultancy provides structured APC support, mentoring, and a flexible working environment. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside seasoned professionals, and have the chance to shape your career based on your strengths and aspirations. If you're eager to progress in your Quantity Surveying career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

RICS APC support & mentoring

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Pension contribution

Laptop & smart phone

Long term career progression

Varied project workload

Professional subscriptions paid

Profit share scheme

Company social events

Qualifications

• RICS accredited degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• 18+ months of UK-based consultancy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing projects and Employer's Agent duties.
• Gain hands-on experience across diverse schemes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Employer's Agent duties

Pre and post contract experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

An award-winning Construction and Property Consultancy in Edinburgh is looking to add an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their rapidly growing team.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyors' role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to develop their career within a dynamic, multidisciplinary practice recognised for delivering high-quality projects across the healthcare, education, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors.

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will play a key role within a high-performing team, gaining hands-on experience across a wide variety of schemes, typically ranging in value from £1m to £25m. This is an ideal platform for someone keen to broaden their experience and take on additional responsibilities, including Project Management and Employer's Agent duties.

This diverse project portfolio, paired with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, offers real scope to shape your career based on your strengths and long-term ambitions.

This consultancy is renowned for its structured and highly successful APC support programme, boasting an excellent pass rate. Assistant Quantity Surveyors benefit from dedicated one-to-one mentoring, regular mock interviews, study leave, and professional development sessions - all designed to support progression to MRICS and beyond.

Whether you're just starting your APC journey or looking to explore broader responsibilities within a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this role provides the tools, guidance, and opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor

1. A degree in Quantity Surveying, RICS accredited
2. Ideally 18+ months experience
3. UK based Consultancy experience is a MUST
4. Eager to work towards MRICS
5. Basic pre and post contract experience
6. A valid UK driving license is beneficial

What's on offer?

1. £30,000 - £38,000
2. RICS APC support & mentoring
3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
4. Flexible working
5. Pension contribution
6. Laptop & smart phone to facilitate home working under flexible hybrid working policy
7. Long term career progression
8. Varied project workload
9. Professional subscriptions paid
10. Profit share scheme
11. Company social events

If you're a Quantity Surveyor considering your career options, then please contact Olivia Gregson at Brandon James.