Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Professional development and training

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Building Careers UK in Warrington is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on major residential and high-rise projects from pre-construction through final account.

You will assist with valuations, applications for payment, variations, and cost forecasting, while developing relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. A QS qualification or working towards one is preferred, with strong Excel and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a construction or Quantity Surveying environment.
• Ideally some experience within residential construction
• A Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification, or be working towards one
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• A proactive attitude with a desire to progress within the commercial function

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Quantity Surveying team with the commercial management of projects
• Assisting with valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting the preparation of CVRs, cost reports, and financial forecasts
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and account management
• Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor project performance
• Assisting with contract administration and commercial reporting
• Supporting the senior commercial team throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQSWAMH) Warrington, England

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – High Rise / Build to Rent

Location – Warrington

About the Company

Our client is a well-established residential construction contractor with over 70 years of experience delivering high-quality homes across the UK. The business has a strong track record across Build to Rent, multi-family, affordable housing, specialist living, student accommodation, and land-led developments.

With an extensive portfolio of residential projects and a strong focus on building long-term relationships with clients and development partners, the business delivers schemes ranging from low-rise developments through to major high-rise residential projects. Its Build to Rent portfolio alone includes significant schemes across the UK, with a focus on resident experience, quality, programme, and commercial efficiency.

The Role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the wider commercial team, gaining exposure to major residential and high-rise projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Quantity Surveying team with the commercial management of projects

Assisting with valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts

Supporting the preparation of CVRs, cost reports, and financial forecasts

Assisting with subcontract procurement and account management

Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Working closely with site and project teams to monitor project performance

Assisting with contract administration and commercial reporting

Supporting the senior commercial team throughout the project lifecycle

Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience within a construction or Quantity Surveying environment

Ideally some experience within residential construction

A Quantity Surveying or construction-related qualification, or be working towards one

Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills

A proactive attitude with a desire to progress within the commercial function

What's on Offer

Excellent benefits package

Opportunity to work on major residential and Build to Rent developments

Exposure to projects ranging from £5m to £100m

Excellent career progression opportunities

Professional development and training

Opportunity to work alongside an experienced commercial team

Long-term opportunity within an established and growing contractor

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