Kenna Recruitment Ltd
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) | 1,000-Bed Flagship PBSA Scheme | Wembley
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Full Benefits Package & Fast-Track Progression
About the Client
We are partnering with a premier, fully integrated residential developer with a multi-billion-pound pipeline across London. Following a major recent global acquisition and backing by international capital, they are rapidly expanding their footprint across the capital. They pride themselves on high-quality, sustainable, and design-led developments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing exponential growth, backed by long-term financial security.
The Project
You will be based on-site at our client's flagship Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development in Wembley.
- A massive 1,000-unit project split across two 22-storey towers.
- Fully BSR approved and in a fantastic operational position. Building 1 is currently at Level 4; Building 2 has just completed its basement and is preparing for the main concrete frame pour.
- A wellness-led development targeting BREEAM Excellent, EPC A, and WELL Platinum accreditation.
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The Role & Your Progression
With procurement already 75% complete, the commercial team is structured, organised, and highly efficient. You will work alongside two Senior Quantity Surveyors (SQS) and an existing Assistant QS. Our client is looking for a second Assistant QS to join the team. Their structured plan for your development includes:
- Phase 1: Get up to speed on site-wide commercial administration, variation management, and monthly reporting, working directly with a supportive SQS.
- Phase 2: Take ownership of smaller internal packages (e.g., fit-out, finishes) as you build confidence.
- Phase 3: Graduate into managing major, high-value external packages (e.g., façade and envelope structures) as the frames progress.
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About You
- Experience: 1–3 years of commercial experience within the UK construction or development sector (Main Contractor or Developer background preferred).
- Sector Knowledge: Experience in residential, build-to-rent (BTR), or PBSA schemes is advantageous but not essential.
- Attributes: Ambitious, highly organised, and eager to step up into independent package management. You should possess strong communication skills to manage sub-contractor accounts effectively.
What They Offer
- A clear, defined roadmap to promotion and package autonomy.
- Direct mentorship from experienced Senior QSs on a major high-rise project.
- The stability of a heavily backed, market-leading developer.
- Salary: £30k - £45k + package DOE
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