Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction consultancy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Hatfield. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a RICS-accredited degree and some relevant experience. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional training courses

RICS fees and support

Summer and Christmas party

Pension

Supportive working environment

Mobile and laptop

Choice of other flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Consultancy/PQS firm.
• Basic Pre and Post Contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on fast-paced, high-profile projects for well-known retail brands.
• Join a professional team to manage projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Eagerness to progress towards chartership

Education

RICS-accredited degree (BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)

Job description

Overview

A respected, RICS-registered construction consultancy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Hatfield, just minutes from the train station.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-profile projects for some of the UK’s best-known retail brands, all while developing your skills in a supportive and professional environment.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on high-profile projects for some of the UK’s best-known retailers, with a diverse portfolio that guarantees variety and challenge.

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a friendly and professional team of 15, working closely with Directors and other surveyors on projects from inception through to completion. Current work includes:

• Large-scale distribution centres
• Fit-out of new retail shells
• Brownfield and conversion projects for builders’ merchants
• Multi-site retail rollouts
• Shopping centre and high street retail units
• Aviation & Rail schemes

This consultancy offers genuine career development, with structured APC support and a proven track record of helping surveyors pass first time. If you’re looking to learn fast, build confidence, and gain exposure to big-name clients, this is a brilliant place to grow.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• RICS-accredited degree (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Consultancy/PQS firm
  • Internship, Work Experience, Placement year – ideally 1-2 years minimum
• Basic Pre and Post Contract experience
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Eagerness to progress towards chartership

What’s on Offer?

• £30,000 – £38,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional training courses
• RICS fees and support
• Summer and Christmas party
• Pension
• Supportive working environment
• Mobile and laptop
• Choice of other flexible benefits

If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for varied, exciting projects and a consultancy that will invest in your development, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

Ref: 3287970N

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