Associate Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy in Guildford is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor with 2 years' experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including heritage property restorations and luxury homes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and will benefit from hybrid working arrangements and MRICS training support.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

MRICS training and career development support

Qualifications

• Around 2 years’ experience in a PQS or consultancy environment.
• Understanding of pre- and post-contract stages.
• Progress towards MRICS welcomed and supported.

Responsibilities

• Support senior surveyors with cost plans, estimates, and tender documents.
• Assist with measurement, take-offs, and valuations.
• Contribute to contract administration and post-contract cost control.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

A great opportunity for a Associate Quantity Surveyor with 2 years’ experience to join a successful consultancy in Guildford, Surrey.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across traditional PQS duties and work alongside experienced surveyors on a portfolio of bespoke building projects. This location is ideal for candidates in Woking, West Sussex, and is directly accessible for Portsmouth and Chichester residents via the A3.

This quantity surveyor job also offers hybrid working from home (WFH).

Projects include the restoration of one‑off heritage properties, the renovation of private schools, and construction of luxury homes for private clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support senior surveyors with cost plans, estimates, and tender documents
• Assist with measurement, take-offs, and valuations
• Contribute to contract administration and post-contract cost control
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors

Desired Skills and Experience

• Around 2 years’ experience in a PQS or consultancy environment
• Understanding of pre- and post-contract stages
• Strong numeracy, communication, and teamwork skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Progress towards MRICS welcomed and supported

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This job is with a respected cost consultancy offering professional services across the South East.

The firm is renowned for its expertise in managing costs for prestigious and complex building projects.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Office-based with hybrid working flexibility
• MRICS training and career development support

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

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