Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Quantity Surveying
  • Salary: £28000 - £38000 per annum + APC Support, Project Variety, Milage
  • Published: 3 June 2025

A top-tier, award-winning Construction & Property Consultancy is looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their fast-growing Edinburgh office.

Working across high-profile projects in Healthcare, Education, Residential, Retail, and Hospitality, this is an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on exciting projects ranging from £1m to £25m. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all stages – from cost planning to delivery – while expanding into Project Management and Employer’s Agent duties.

This role offers real variety, genuine career progression, and the chance to tailor your path based on your ambitions.

Why Join?

  • Industry-leading APC support: 1-2-1 mentoring, mock exams, study leave, and a standout pass rate
  • Exposure to a diverse project portfolio
  • Hybrid working with tech provided
  • Culture of learning, growth, and long-term progression

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

  • Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a UK Construction Consultancy (1-2 years ideally)
  • A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying ideally or other Construction related degree
  • Eager to work towards APC and obtain chartership
  • Basic pre and post contract experience
  • Able to commute to Edinburgh

In Return?

  • £28,000 – £38,000
  • RICS APC support & mentoring
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible working
  • Pension
  • Laptop & smart phone to facilitate home working under flexible hybrid working policy
  • Long term career progression
  • Varied project workload
  • Professional subscriptions paid
  • Profit share scheme
  • Milage
  • Company social events

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

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager / Assistant Cost Consultant / AQS / PQS / Quantity Surveying / MRICS / Cost Management

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