Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant consultancy in Central London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role provides exposure to high-value projects, APC support, and a clear path to becoming a fully-fledged Project QS in a non-corporate environment. Candidates should have 3+ years’ consultancy experience and an RICS Accredited degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 along with numerous benefits and a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

APC support & RICS membership fees

Pension scheme

Travel expenses

Laptop & mobile

Private medical cover

Real career progression & development

Friendly, sociable, and dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ UK consultancy experience required.
• Basic pre & post contract experience expected.
• Eager to work towards APC and achieve chartership.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Surveyors on diverse projects.
• Be hands-on across both pre and post contract stages.
• Take ownership and build a career.
• Engage in high-value projects with real responsibility.

Skills

UK consultancy experience

Pre & post contract experience

Eagerness for APC

Education

RICS Accredited degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A vibrant and forward-thinking Quantity Surveying consultancy in Central London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing, sociable team of 15.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who wants exposure to high-value projects, support through their APC, and a clear route to becoming a fully-fledged Project QS in a modern, non-corporate environment.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be thrown into the action from day one – working alongside experienced Surveyors on a diverse mix of projects across London. From sleek commercial spaces to headline-grabbing residential schemes, you’ll get exposure to everything from student accommodation and co-living, to care and mixed-use developments – with values reaching up to £200m.

You won’t be stuck behind spreadsheets. You’ll be hands-on across both pre and post contract stages, trusted with real responsibility, and supported every step of the way on your APC journey. This is a fast-moving, collaborative team where junior Surveyors are given the chance to grow quickly, take ownership, and build a career they’re proud of.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ UK consultancy experience
• Basic pre & post contract experience
• Eager to work towards APC and achieve chartership
• A RICS Accredited degree qualification (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)
• Able to commute into London Mon-Thurs

What’s on Offer?

• £35,000 – £40,000
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• APC support & RICS membership fees
• Pension scheme
• Travel expenses
• Laptop & mobile
• Private medical cover
• Real career progression & development
• Friendly, sociable, and dynamic team culture

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.