Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - General Contracting

Location - Manchester City Centre

Salary/Package - £30,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction contractor with a heritage dating back to 1955. Operating across the UK, they deliver high-quality residential and mixed-use developments, including affordable housing, build-to-rent schemes, multi-family developments, and high-rise residential projects. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, the business has successfully delivered thousands of homes and continues to experience sustained growth across major city centre developments nationwide.

As part of their continued expansion and growing project pipeline, they are now seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, working on a flagship high-rise development in Manchester City Centre.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commercial management of a high-rise residential development from procurement through to final account
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, and package buyout
• Preparing and processing subcontractor payments and valuations
• Supporting the management of variations and change control procedures
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting, and budget monitoring
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation
• Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor, Site Team, and Project Management team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role within construction
• Experience working on residential, mixed-use, or high-rise developments would be advantageous
• A good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally
• The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment
• A relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification, or currently studying towards one

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £38,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a landmark high-rise development in Manchester City Centre
• Excellent mentoring and career development opportunities
• Clear progression pathway towards Quantity Surveyor level and beyond
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects
• Long-term career stability with a growing and well-respected contractor

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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