Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
Reports To: Chartered Surveyor and / or Associate.
Qualifications: RICS-Accredited Degree.
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic and growing team within a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy. The successful candidate will support senior surveyors while increasingly taking ownership of their own projects, working with a range of clients across various sectors.
This position is ideal for a candidate who has recently completed a graduate role or for an experienced surveyor working towards chartership, ready to take the next step in their professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
Support or lead day-to-day project activities under the guidance of Chartered Surveyors or Associates.
Conduct and assist with a range of surveys and inspections.
Prepare and produce site meeting minutes, specifications, tender documents, and contract documentation.
Assist with roles such as Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator.
Analyse site activities and prepare progress reports covering time, quality, and cost performance.
Support the wider team to ensure successful delivery of client projects.
Mentor and guide trainee and graduate surveyors, delegating tasks and supporting their professional development.
Work proactively towards APC goals and continuous professional development.
Key Competencies:
Business & Operational Skills
Planning & Organising: Demonstrates effective time management and flexibility to meet business objectives.
Managing Workflow: Delegates effectively, supports team development, and delivers to deadlines.
Judgement: Makes well-informed decisions based on sound reasoning and available information.
Functional/Technical Learning: Actively progressing toward RICS APC competencies; regularly attends CPD sessions.
Customer Focus: Builds and maintains strong client relationships, demonstrating a high standard of client care.
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
Listening: Demonstrates active listening skills and remains composed in challenging situations.
Personal Development: Committed to continuous improvement, actively seeks feedback, and pursues learning opportunities.
Drive & Enthusiasm: Self-motivated, proactive, and resilient in the face of challenges.
Drive for Results: Strives for excellence, maintains accuracy, and takes ownership of professional growth and performance.
Experience Required:
Minimum 12 months' experience as a Graduate Surveyor or at least 5 years' experience in a similar or supporting surveying role.
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Experience may include part-time study towards a relevant qualification.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
