Capital Allowance Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected SME consultancy in Central London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with 1–3 years of experience to become a Capital Allowance Surveyor. In this role, you will analyze costs to optimize tax relief in construction projects, collaborating with specialists and providing cost advice. This position offers career growth in green energy, civil engineering, and building sectors, with a salary up to £70,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Professional development support

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in quantity surveying or related construction role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze build costs to identify capital allowances.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and project expenditure analyses.
• Collaborate with specialists for accurate reporting.
• Assess construction drawings to quantify costs.
• Provide cost advice on construction spend.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Report-writing abilities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with 1–3 years’ experience to become a Capital Allowance Surveyor for an SME specialist consultancy in Central London.

This quantity surveyor-related job offers strong career development and exposure to green energy, civil engineering, and building projects. Salary up to £70,000.

The successful Capital Allowance Surveyor will work on a variety of projects across construction sectors, including green energy installations, civil engineering schemes, and new build and refurbishment developments.

Projects typically involve identifying and maximising tax relief opportunities within complex construction and property assets.

Responsibilities and Duties

Using your quantity surveying and cost management expertise, you will:

• Analyse build and property costs to identify eligible capital allowances and tax relief opportunities
• Prepare detailed cost plans and project expenditure analyses
• Collaborate with technical specialists and tax consultants to ensure accurate reporting
• Assess and interpret construction drawings and specifications to quantify costs
• Provide cost advice to clients on construction spend and investment planning
• Support the development of new capital allowances services across energy and infrastructure sectors

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1–3 years’ experience in a quantity surveying, cost consultancy or related construction role
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret construction cost data
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
• Ambitious individual looking to develop a career in the niche field of capital allowances

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying (First Class preferred)

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This role is with a highly respected SME capital allowances and property tax consultancy based in central London.

The company works with developers, investors, and corporations across the UK to optimise construction cost recovery and improve investment efficiency. Their specialist team of surveyors and consultants provides innovative solutions at the intersection of construction and finance.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Comprehensive training and professional development support
• Excellent career progression within a growing consultancy

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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