Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Launch Your Career with a Dynamic and Fun-Loving Consultancy!

Are you ready to kickstart your Quantity Surveying career in a company that combines professional excellence with a vibrant, collaborative culture? A thriving medium-sized Property & Construction Consultancy, operating from seven offices nationwide, is on the lookout for an ambitious and talented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their energetic Colchester team.

The Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Step into a consultancy renowned for its integrated design and technical expertise, working across an impressive variety of sectors, including defence, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects. Projects range from £500k to £15m, ensuring every day brings something exciting and different.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in managing project costs from inception to completion. Your work will span budgeting, cost planning, procurement, financial control, and final account settlements-all while being mentored by Senior Quantity Surveyors to grow your skills and confidence.

With nearly 100 years of industry success, this consultancy offers exceptional guidance, unrivalled APC support, and career opportunities designed to catapult you toward MRICS chartership.

Why Join?

This consultancy isn’t just about work-it’s about fostering a progressive, collaborative environment where teams thrive both professionally and socially. With regular social events, team-building activities, and a focus on mental wellness, it’s the perfect place for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to learn, grow, and have fun doing it.

About You:

• A construction-related RICS-accredited degree.
• Ideally 1-2+ years’ experience with a UK PQS/Consultancy.
• Basic pre- and post-contract knowledge.
• A strong desire to work toward APC and MRICS accreditation.
• A team player with a drive to excel in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What’s on Offer?

• £30,000 – £40,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (long service recognition and festive shutdown)
• Regular salary reviews
• Hybrid working
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Health cash plan scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid for
• Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events
• Cycle to work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Death in service
• Early Finish incentives when the Practice targets are hit.
• Additional leave allocated for volunteering (up to 2 days).
• Health & Mental Wellness Programs.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee working groups

Join a company where ambition is celebrated, learning is encouraged, and fun is part of the job description. Whether you’re collaborating on exciting projects or celebrating success with your colleagues, this is the place to build a career you’re passionate about.

If you’re ready to take the next step as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

01628 367 037

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