Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Building Careers UK is recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager in Manchester to work on high-quality residential Design & Build projects. You will join the commercial and project delivery teams to help drive successful project outcomes.

The role focuses on budgets, cost control, valuations, procurement, CVRs and progress monitoring, with opportunities to develop across both commercial and operational functions within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within residential construction.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Project Management or both.
• Exposure to Design & Build projects is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and project management teams on residential D&B projects.
• Assist with budgets, cost control, valuations and forecasting.
• Support subcontract procurement and supply chain management.
• Prepare CVRs and commercial reports.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget.
• Assist with variations, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Review drawings and project documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQSMancMH) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum

Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager – Residential

Location –Manchester

About the Company

Our client is an established residential construction contractor specialising in the delivery of high-quality Design & Build projects. The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering residential developments with a focus on quality, programme, commercial control, and client satisfaction.

With an expanding portfolio of residential projects ranging from £5m to £100m, the business is now looking to strengthen its commercial and project delivery team with an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS / Project Manager looking to develop their career across both the commercial and operational sides of residential construction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial and project management teams across residential D&B projects
• Assisting with project budgets, cost control, valuations, and forecasting
• Supporting subcontract procurement and supply chain management
• Assisting with the preparation of CVRs and commercial reports
• Monitoring project progress against programme and budget
• Supporting the management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Assisting with variations, valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Supporting the Project Manager and Senior QS throughout the project lifecycle
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant QS / Project Manager will have:

• Previous experience within residential construction
• Experience within either Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a combination of both
• Exposure to Design & Build projects would be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT and Microsoft Excel skills
• A proactive attitude and desire to develop within the business
• Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Excellent benefits package

Opportunity to work on major residential D&B projects

Project values ranging from £5m – £100m

Excellent career progression opportunities

Exposure to both commercial and project management functions

Professional development and training

Long-term opportunity within a growing residential contractor