Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Overview
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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