Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, take on real responsibility, and work towards MRICS chartership with hands-on support?

A thriving, multi-office Property & Construction Consultancy is looking for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their sociable and growing Colchester team. This is your chance to gain diverse project experience, receive structured APC guidance, and grow within a business that genuinely values its people.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

You'll work alongside experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors on projects across defence, education, healthcare, commercial and residential sectors - with values up to £15m. From cost planning and procurement to budgeting and final accounts, you'll be exposed to every stage of the project lifecycle.

The firm offers a proven APC programme, led by chartered professionals, and a work culture that blends professional development with regular social events, early finish incentives and wellness support.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• 1-2+ years' experience with a UK consultancy (PQS) preferred
• Valid UK Driving License
• Basic knowledge of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying
• A strong desire to achieve MRICS
• A proactive, ambitious, and team-focused mindset

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £38,000
• Milage / Expenses
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (long service recognition and festive shutdown)
• Regular salary reviews
• Hybrid working
• Pension + Health cash plan scheme + Death in Service
• Professional subscriptions paid for
• Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events
• Cycle to work Scheme + On-site parking
• 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

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for the perfect place to grow, learn, and have fun, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James today.

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