Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Hyde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Diverse project exposure

Professional development

Supportive commercial team

North West project exposure

Job summary

Building Careers UK is currently seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor in the North West. You will support commercial management on office fit-out and refurbishment projects, from pre-contract through final account, liaising with PMs, site teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes cost control, procurement support, and maintaining robust commercial records, with opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or working towards QS/Commercial Management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-contract to final account.
• Support subcontractor enquiries, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Assist with valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and assist with CVRs and cost reporting.
• Support budget management and cost forecasting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider commercial team.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree qualified or working towards QS/Commercial Management

Job description

Location

Manchester

Salary/Package

£30,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established specialist fit out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality commercial interiors across the UK. Working in partnership with both public and private sector clients, they deliver office fit outs, workplace refurbishments, planned maintenance, and framework projects, creating modern, functional spaces tailored to client requirements.

With a reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely and efficiently, the business has built long-standing relationships with clients through repeat business and framework agreements. Continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work have created an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the commercial management of fit out and refurbishment projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Supporting the preparation of subcontractor enquiries, procurement, and contract documentation
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and assisting with CVRs and cost reporting
• Supporting budget management and cost forecasting
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and the wider commercial team
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Assisting with identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects across office fit out, refurbishment, and framework contracts

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Experience within fit out, refurbishment, interiors, or main contracting would be advantageous
• A good understanding of commercial processes and cost management
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Degree qualified or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £38,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected fit out and refurbishment contractor
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial office fit out and refurbishment projects
• Long-term career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team
• Opportunity to work on framework and repeat-business projects across the North West

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.