Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Building Envelope & Cladding

Building Careers UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Mentoring & development

High-profile projects

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for roofing, cladding and building envelope projects in Wigan. You will assist with commercial management, subcontractor enquiries, procurement, payments, valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

Join a supportive team offering mentoring, development, and exposure to high-profile UK projects, with a competitive salary (£30k–£38k) and attractive benefits. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience in roofing, cladding, building envelope or related subcontracting is advantageous.
• QS/Commercial Management qualification or working towards one.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of roofing, cladding and envelope projects.
• Support subcontractor enquiries, procurement and contract administration.
• Assist with applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Produce quantity take-offs and assist with cost reporting and CVRs.
• Monitor project costs and support budget management.
• Collaborate with Senior QS and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain commercial documentation and project records.
• Support project handovers from pre-construction to completion.

Skills

Strong numerical

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational ability

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Careers UK seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for roofing, cladding and building envelope projects in Wigan. You will assist with commercial management, subcontractor enquiries, procurement, payments, valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

Join a supportive team offering mentoring, development, and exposure to high-profile UK projects, with a competitive salary (£30k–£38k) and attractive benefits. A full UK driving licence is preferred.