Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client is one of the most exciting and emerging SME building consultancies in London & Southeast …and they’re in the market again! They continue to build on their project / client successes year on year and have rightly earnt an outstanding reputation within the consultancy arena. They’re seeking to recruit to support even more independently won projects and support the wider building consultancy team. As well as a leafy West London office, they also C.London office, which is the focus for this appointment…but they can be flexible! Now employing circa 30 staff, having experienced a consistent level of growth over the past 6 years, they specialise in the prime & high end residential & commercial sectors with luxury projects in Chelsea, Hampstead, Mayfair and private estates in the Home Counties & Cotswolds for high net worth individuals and investors. A significant amount are listed buildings too. Projects are typically between £1-25m, either heavy refurbishments or bespoke new build schemes working alongside top ranked architects. Candidates willing to apply must have immediate eligibility to work in UK and a UK awarded Quantity Surveying degree (RICS accredited & UK awarded) with a minimum of 2 years UK cost consultancy experience. Dependent on experience, you’ll principally be supporting others (Senior QS / Associates)  on a number of exciting commercial projects across the business, but you’ll be managing schemes if your talent / proven track record allows. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a budding quantity surveyor, keen to flourish in a vibrant and ambitious team on a firm upward trajectory! Again, dependent of experience, your role will include a multitude of traditional tasks from rudimentary pre & post contract administration duties (measurement, tender reviews, reporting, budget estimating etc) and other responsibilities such as controlling purchase orders, attending design and site meetings, inspections, compiling defects and assessing completions, assistance with project documentation (JCT).   Key personal criteria include being personable, articulate and presentable to manage clients accordingly. If capable, you will be given immediate opportunities re: client management so you should demonstrate confidence and resilience in your ability to handle this level of responsibility form an early stage. Candidates should also have good, competent IT software skills. Candidates wishing to apply must have a full UK drivers licence too. Another excellent opportunity for any young & hungry surveyor seeking to build on their APC journey and /or they will hire a newly qualified surveyor too. Anyone Chartered will attract a premium starting salary! Salary guide for the Assistant role is c£35,000 – 45,000 (dependent on experience, more for MRICS) + Benefits At mjhrecruitment it’s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts… we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to match this specification, please drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed)