Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Mentoring and development

Progression to QS

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Northern team in Warrington. You will support senior QS with pre- and post-contract services across a varied project portfolio and gain hands-on exposure while developing skills toward a full QS role.

The role offers a clear pathway to progression, mentoring, and support with professional qualifications, with a hybrid working pattern and a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a Quantity Surveying, Commercial or Cost Management role within construction.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with internal colleagues and site teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors with the delivery of pre and post‑contract QS services across a varied project portfolio.
• Assist with cost planning, estimating, tender documentation and Bills of Quantities.
• Help with procurement processes and the administration of subcontract packages.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations, cost reports and final account information under supervision.
• Carry out measurement from drawings and specifications.
• Support monitoring of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Attend client, site and project meetings alongside senior colleagues.
• Build knowledge and experience across the full QS lifecycle, taking on increasing responsibility as you develop.

Skills

QS experience

Numeracy

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent in QS or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000

Bennett & Game are representing a growing and well-established construction consultancy who are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Northern team.

The successful candidate will join a business providing professional Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management and wider construction consultancy services across a broad range of sectors. Their project portfolio includes residential, healthcare, commercial, education, refurbishment and fit‑out schemes, offering exposure to varied and interesting work.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing team.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Senior QSs and Directors, gaining hands‑on exposure to a diverse project portfolio while building the skills to progress into a full Quantity Surveyor role over time.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working, typically 1 day per week from home
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Structured mentoring and clear pathway to progress into a full Quantity Surveyor role
• Support with professional qualifications and continuing development

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyors with the delivery of pre and post‑contract QS services across a varied project portfolio.
• Assist with cost planning, estimating, tender documentation and Bills of Quantities.
• Help with procurement processes and the administration of subcontract packages.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations, cost reports and final account information under supervision.
• Carry out measurement from drawings and specifications.
• Support monitoring of project costs and commercial reporting.
• Attend client, site and project meetings alongside senior colleagues.
• Build knowledge and experience across the full QS lifecycle, taking on increasing responsibility as you develop.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Some previous experience in a Quantity Surveying, Commercial or Cost Management role within construction.
• Degree, HNC, HND or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management.
• Working knowledge of measurement, valuations and cost reporting basics.
• Main contractor or contractor‑side exposure would be advantageous.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with internal colleagues and site teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident learning new systems.
• Proactive, methodical and genuinely interested in developing a long‑term QS career.