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The OpportunityI'm working with a specialist London consultancy offering one of the most unique entry-level roles in the market right now.This is an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position with a clear focus on Development Monitoring (often referred to as Fund Monitoring or Project Monitoring), giving you early exposure to how major schemes are financed, assessed, and delivered.If you're looking for a standard graduate scheme, this isn't it.If you want real responsibility, direct project exposure, to earn more and to learn faster than your peer group — this is exactly that.Why This Role Is DifferentYou won't be stuck doing take-offs for two years.From day one, you'll be involved in live development monitoring instructions - working with lenders, understanding risk, and seeing how large-scale projects are structured financially.As your experience grows, you'll take on Quantity Surveying responsibilities alongside this, building a genuinely valuable dual skillset.What You'll Be DoingSupporting on development monitoring instructions from the outsetAssisting with lender reports, drawdowns, and risk assessmentsWorking on large residential and mixed-use developmentsAttending site visits and contributing to project reviewsLearning how schemes are funded and commercially structuredBuilding QS capability alongside monitoring work as you progressWorking closely with senior surveyors and leadershipWhat I'm Looking ForRICS-accredited degree (or working towards)Graduate or up to 12 months' experience in Quantity Surveying or consultancyStrong academics and a commercially aware mindsetGenuine interest in development, finance, and the built environmentDriven, adaptable, and keen to learn quicklyHow You'll ProgressYear 1 focused on development monitoring fundamentalsIncreasing exposure to Quantity Surveying from year 2Structured APC support with an in-house assessorClear route to Chartership within 3–3.5 yearsDirect mentorship from highly experienced professionalsSalary & Benefits£30,000 – £35,000 base salary25% performance bonusRealistic first-year earnings exceeding £40,000Full APC support with fees paidPrivate healthcareExposure to top-tier lenders and high-value developmentsThe EnvironmentSmall, specialist team (circa 10–20 people)Office-based to maximise learning and developmentDirect access to senior leadershipHigh-performance, non-corporate cultureFast progression based on ability, not time servedWhy Apply?This is one of the strongest entry-level roles in London for anyone serious about accelerating their career in Quantity Surveying.You'll gain a commercial and financial understanding of development that most QSs don't see until much later - putting you in a different league early on.Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is 07940 597 931 and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.JBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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