Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Construction
Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) – Infrastructure / Higher Education
London Based
£35,000-£45,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
 
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy delivering complex higher education, infrastructure, and diagnostic projects, typically valued between £20m-£30m.
 
You will join a high-performing, multidisciplinary project team (circa 25-30 professionals), gaining outstanding exposure to major schemes, diagnostic projects, and smaller-scale projects. This role offers hands-on experience in live operational environments, providing a broad and varied range of work ideal for an ambitious and proactive AQS.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a can-do mindset, eager to learn, and committed to building a long-term career in cost management and quantity surveying.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the commercial and cost management of infrastructure, higher education, and diagnostic projects
  • Assist with cost planning, feasibility studies, diagnostic cost analysis, and change control
  • Prepare tender documentation, support procurement, and contractor appointments
  • Attend project, client, and consultant meetings
  • Work closely with senior QSs and project managers across a wide variety of schemes
  • Gain hands-on experience on both major and smaller projects to accelerate learning and career development
About You
  • 2+ years post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
  • Consultancy or contractor experience considered
  • Open to all backgrounds, but essential to have a can-do, ambitious mindset
  • Eager to learn, take responsibility, and progress your career quickly
  • Strong communication skills, professional attitude, and a proactive approach
What’s on Offer
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects, from diagnostics to major infrastructure schemes
  • Structured training, mentoring, and fast-track career progression
  • Hands-on experience working within large multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunities to take responsibility across both major and smaller projects
  • Supportive, professional environment focused on personal and technical development
For further information or a confidential discussion DM susan@archerrecruitment.com OR click on the link below:
 
 https://archerrecruitment.com/
 
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