Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognised Construction & Cost Consultancy is seeking a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Leeds. This role offers hands-on support from experienced professionals, a clear path to chartership, and a hybrid work model focused on employee well-being.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy 5 more

Private healthcare, healthcare cash plan & life assurance

Enhanced parental, adoption & shared leave packages

Long service rewards (extra holiday & vouchers)

Staff discounts, cycle to work & season ticket/car loan

Paid professional subscriptions & full APC support

Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 12+ months Quantity Surveying experience with a UK Consultancy.
• Eager to complete APC & achieve chartership.
• Local/able to commute to Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative national team on public and private sector projects.
• Support pre and post-contract stages.
• Gain exposure to Employer’s Agent duties.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Client-facing responsibilities

Pre & Post Contract experience

Education

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

Job description

A nationally recognised, multidisciplinary Construction & Cost Consultancy is looking to expand its Leeds team with a driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking practice with structured development, APC support, and a broad project portfolio.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a collaborative national team, working across a mix of public and private sector projects.

Current schemes include:

• Local Authority projects such as library refurbishments and site remediation
• Commercial and Education developments within the private sector

You’ll receive hands-on support from experienced professionals, working through both pre and post-contract stages, and gaining exposure to Employer’s Agent duties and client-facing responsibilities.

This role suits a confident Assistant Quantity Surveyor seeking tailored APC support and a clear route to Quantity Surveyor and beyond. The consultancy operates a hybrid model with just 2 days in the office and values a supportive, wellbeing-focused culture.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

• 12+ months Quantity Surveying experience with a UK Consultancy
• A RICS accredited degree qualification (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)
• Basic Pre & Post Contract experience
• Eager to complete APC & achieve chartership
• Local/able to commute to Leeds

In Return?

• £30,000 – £38,000
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy 5 more
• Private healthcare, healthcare cash plan & life assurance
• Enhanced parental, adoption & shared leave packages
• Long service rewards (extra holiday & vouchers)
• Staff discounts, cycle to work & season ticket/car loan (senior level)
• Paid professional subscriptions & full APC support
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support

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

01628 367 037

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