Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester to join a growing residential developer delivering high-quality new build housing across the North West.

You will support the commercial management of multiple schemes under a Senior QS, assisting with cost reporting, subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations, and cost forecasting. This role offers clear progression and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role.
• Exposure to residential development and construction processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with good communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of multiple new build housing developments from inception to completion.
• Support cost reporting and budget management.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and tender analysis.
• Process subcontractor payments and valuations.
• Assist with variations and change control.
• Monitor project costs and forecast expenditure.
• Prepare reports and commercial documentation.
• Support final accounts agreement.
• Collaborate with site, technical and commercial teams.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Manchester

£30,000 - £40,000 + Comprehensive Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a successful and growing residential developer delivering high-quality new build housing schemes across the North West.

This role is ideal for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to further develop their career within a supportive commercial team, gaining exposure to all aspects of the surveying function while working on exciting residential developments.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of multiple new build housing developments from inception through to completion.

• Assisting with cost reporting and budget management
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
• Processing subcontractor payments and valuations
• Assisting with variations and change control
• Monitoring project costs and forecasting expenditure
• Preparing reports and commercial documentation
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts
• Working closely with site, technical and commercial teams

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within a Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying role
• Exposure to the construction industry, ideally within residential development
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of construction processes and commercial principles
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Experience working for a housebuilder, main contractor or residential developer
• Exposure to new build housing projects
• HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
• Ambition to progress towards a Quantity Surveyor position

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary DOE
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Ongoing Training and Development

Clear Career Progression OpportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a busy and expanding business offering genuine long-term career development within the residential construction sector.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.