Assistant Quantity Surveyor - CostX Experience

PACE Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London. This role involves participating in early-stage cost planning and design development on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate should have CostX experience from consultancy or developer backgrounds. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 with perks and bonuses, fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Flexi hours

WFH 1 day per week

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy, developer, or main contractor roles.
• Proven record in cost planning and preparation of cost plans.
• Experience working on high-profile developments.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in early-stage cost planning and design development.
• Supporting feasibility and viability assessments.
• Assisting in preparation of cost plans, BOQs, and reports.
• Contributing to value engineering and design optimisation.
• Liaising closely with design, planning, and commercial teams.

Skills

CostX

Early-stage cost planning

Design development

Value engineering

Construction methods analysis

Job description

Role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Pre‑Con) – London Bridge & WFH

Salary & Package

Up to £45,000 + Perks + Bonuses + Private Healthcare + Flexi hours & WFH 1 day per week

Company

London’s Most Prestigious Developer

Experience

CostX – (Either working for consultancy side or developer / main contractor)

Team & Projects

Working for the Pre‑development team on some of London’s most exciting, flagship, mixed‑use / Residential RC frame schemes

✅ Previous placements into this team, excellent feedback & progression

• An exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join London’s most prestigious property developer, working within a highly skilled pre‑development team on iconic mixed‑use and high‑rise residential schemes.

Key Details

Salary up to £45,000 + bonuses + exceptional perks

Based in Central London

Project Focus

Working across flagship RC frame projects

CostX experience essential (consultancy, developer, or main contractor background)

Role Responsibilities & Activities

Direct involvement in early‑stage cost planning and design development

Supporting feasibility and viability assessments

Assisting in preparation of cost plans, BOQs, and reports

Contributing to value engineering and design optimisation

Reviewing alternative construction methods and identifying efficiencies

Engaging with supply chain during planning and procurement phases

Liaising closely with design, planning, and commercial teams

Participating in Design Team Meetings (RIBA Stages 1–3)

Maintaining and developing benchmark databases

Producing commercial dashboards and cost analyses

Collaborating with BIM consultants for accurate BoQs

Experience and Exposure

Exposure to premium, high‑profile developments across London

Clear progression pathway within a tier‑one development environment

Working Culture

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Opportunity

A career‑defining role for an ambitious AQS ready to contribute to some of London’s most exciting developments.