Assistant QS

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Location:

Cardiff, South Wales

Salary: £30,000 to £36,000

Benefits: 28 days holiday, bank holidays, an extra birthday day, flexible 37.5‑hour week, clear progression, future profit share through an employee ownership model

Posted: 13/01/2026

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, independent surveying and construction consultancy that operates across project management, quantity surveying and iterations services. Working closely with a senior Associate, you will gain real responsibility, direct client exposure and continuous support, giving you the platform to accelerate development and establish a long‑term career with genuine progression.

• Support PMQS and monitor projects across multiple sectors; assist with cost management, reporting and commercial administration
• Attend site visits and client meetings; work closely with a senior Quantity Surveyor in a small office environment
• Develop technical and professional capability with increasing responsibility over time

• One to two years post‑graduate experience in quantity surveying or a related discipline
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar construction‑related subject
• An interest in working towards chartered status
• Confidence, resilience and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders
• A proactive and ambitious mindset with clear career goals

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