Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the North West is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role offers a variety of projects in residential, commercial, and education sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and some industry experience. The consultancy provides full APC support and mentorship, with opportunities for career progression within the expanding team.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

APC support

Mentorship from experienced colleagues

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Some industry experience (placement, internship, or Assistant QS role) is preferred.
• Motivated and excited to join a growing business.
• Keen to progress towards chartership with support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Assist with contract administration and valuations.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Support value engineering and cost reporting.
• Play an active role in delivering projects successfully.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a consultancy that’s going from strength to strength?

We’re working with a forward-thinking, ambitious practice that is pushing ahead with major expansion plans and building a strong reputation across the North West. With a healthy pipeline of projects and clear growth ambitions, they’re now looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to be part of their journey.

The Role

You’ll have the chance to get stuck into a wide variety of projects across residential, commercial, education and leisure sectors. This is a role where you’ll gain real, hands-on experience and exposure to all areas of cost management, including:

- Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation

- Assisting with contract administration and valuations

- Working closely with clients, contractors and consultants

- Supporting value engineering and cost reporting

- Playing an active role in delivering projects successfully

About You

- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

- Some industry experience (placement, internship, or Assistant QS role)

- Keen to progress towards chartership (full APC support available)

- Strong communication and organisational skills

- Motivated, proactive, and excited to be part of a growing business

Why Join?

This is a fantastic time to join a consultancy that’s really on the up. You’ll be part of a team with big ambitions and plenty of opportunities to grow with them. You can expect:

- Ongoing professional development and APC support

- Mentorship from experienced colleagues

- A varied portfolio of projects to strengthen your skills

- Clear progression opportunities as the business expands

If you want to build your career with a consultancy that’s going places - and be part of their growth story from the ground up - I’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing SpecialistJonathan Kirby on 07860 273 465 for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV

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