Assistant Quantity Surveyor

AndersElite; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Stockport, UK, is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support highways and civils projects. Key responsibilities include managing subcontractors, preparing cost reports, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates should have a QS degree or equivalent, experience in civil engineering, and strong Excel skills. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000, 35 days of holidays, and one day of remote work per week.

Benefits

Car Allowance

35 days of holidays (including bank holidays)

1 Day working from home

Qualifications

• Experience in managing subcontractors and clients.
• Awareness of NEC3 and JCT Contracts.
• Familiarity with Standard Method of Measurement 7.

Responsibilities

• Site measurements and prepare weekly cost reports.
• Liaise with site teams for quotations and estimates.
• Management of subcontractors and order placements.
• Production of valuations and submission to clients.
• Interpret drawings and agree estimates with teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering (Highways/Structures) experience

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Education

QS Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Civils/Highways - Stockport Office/North West Projects - Permanent - Up to £40,000 plus Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

1 Day working from home

Holidays: 35 days including bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Site measurements and preparations of weekly cost and production reports.
• Liaise with the site teams to assess and prepare quotations and estimates.
• Management of subcontractors including enquiries, order placement, payment assessments.
• The production of valuations and submission to clients.
• Interpret drawings and instructions and agree estimates with site teams and clients.
• Liaise with subcontractors to agree rates and services.
• Agree final accounts with all parties in a prompt manner.
• Liaise with the finance and admin team in the preparation and settlement of accounts.
• Assist the financial director and his team in preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Any other reasonable requests from company management.

Candidate Requirements

• QS Degree or equivalent
• Civil Engineering (Highways/ Structures) experience
• Awareness of NEC3 and JCT Contracts
• Awareness of Standard Method of Measurement 7
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Job Info

• Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Company: AndersElite
• Location:
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 4th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time