Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK construction consultancy in Manchester is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support £100m+ public sector builds. The role requires 1–5 years’ experience, a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and a proactive approach. You'll work autonomously, being part of a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional construction and refurbishment projects while receiving support for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional memberships and training supported (RICS)

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in consultancy or main contracting.
• Sound knowledge of pre- and post-contract processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost planning and estimating.
• Prepare and analyse tenders and procurement reports.
• Support contract administration and post-contract cost control.

Skills

1–5 years’ QS experience

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

On route to MRICS

Job description

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is needed in Manchester for a multi-disciplinary UK construction consultancy to support £100m+ programmes across public sector builds. 1–5 years’ experience, RICS pathway encouraged, and enthusiasm desired.

An excellent opportunity for a Manchester Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a respected UK consultancy delivering multiple public-sector construction and refurbishment projects (£100m+ each), including a hospital, and policing infrastructure CPIP programme. You’ll work with autonomy, show gumption, and thrive in a people-first office culture that values energy, curiosity, and individuality, in this North West QS job.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with cost planning, estimating, benchmarking and whole-life costing
• Prepare and analyse tenders, BoQs, schedules of work and procurement reports
• Support contract administration and post-contract cost control (valuations, variations, final accounts)
• Maintain risk registers and change control logs; contribute to value engineering
• Produce clear, client-ready reports and present findings confidently
• Collaborate with PM/Design/Engineering while working independently when required

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1–5 years’ QS experience within consultancy or main contracting
• Sound knowledge of pre- and post-contract processes (NEC/JCT exposure beneficial)
• Numerate, analytical, and commercially aware with strong Excel skills
• Proactive self-starter with gumption; comfortable in a smaller team environment
• Excellent communication; builds rapport with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• On route to MRICS

Employing Company Overview and Profile

A well-established, multi-disciplinary UK consultancy operating across public and regulated sectors. The culture is energetic, collaborative, and quality-driven, with genuine autonomy and support for professional growth.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional memberships and training supported (RICS)

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358 (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)