Assistant Quantity Surveyor

KPI Recruiting; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction and consultancy business in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support live projects across various sectors including retail, education, and civils. The role offers hands-on exposure and strong mentorship with opportunities to develop into a full QS role. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, a keen attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Attractive benefits include a company car and fuel card from day one.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Quantity Surveying experience in construction or civils preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication, organisation and drive to progress.

Responsibilities

• Supporting live projects across varied sectors.
• Assisting with measurements, valuations, cost reporting and subcontract management.
• Working closely with an experienced QS who will guide your development.
• Gaining client-facing experience alongside on-site commercial delivery.
• Helping maintain accurate financial control and project documentation.
• Exposure to both pre-construction and live project commercial duties.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Greater Manchester

£35,000 – £40,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card

We’re working with a growing construction and consultancy business that delivers a broad range of exciting projects across the retail, education, sports, commercial, and civils sectors. They support major clients, offering cost management, project support and on‑site commercial delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant QS who wants hands‑on exposure, strong mentorship and the chance to build a well‑rounded career.

What you’ll be involved in

• Supporting live projects across varied sectors
• Assisting with measurements, valuations, cost reporting and subcontract management
• Working closely with an experienced QS who will guide your development
• Gaining client‑facing experience alongside on‑site commercial delivery
• Helping maintain accurate financial control and project documentation
• Exposure to both pre‑construction and live project commercial duties

Why this could suit you

• You want genuine support from a strong commercial team with time to train you
• You’re keen to develop in a consultancy + contracting environment
• You enjoy varied work, including civils, retail, education builds, and sports facilities
• You want progression into a QS role and more responsibility over time
• You value a business that offers stability, good clients and a steady pipeline
• Company car + fuel card included from day one

Requirements

• 1-2 years Quantity Surveying experience in construction or civils preferred
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication, organisation and drive to progress

Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV or get in touch with our Commercial Specialist, Jane Fairhurst.

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