Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a growing construction consultancy in Manchester?

We're recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join an established and ambitious consultancy experiencing significant growth following the successful award of several major projects across the Northwest. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering structured development, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and the chance to become an integral part of a close-knit team as the business continues its exciting growth journey.

If you're eager to learn, ambitious, and looking to develop your skills alongside experienced industry professionals, we'd love to hear from you. High-rise residential experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Our client is an established construction consultancy delivering Quantity Surveying and Fund Monitoring services across a broad range of sectors.

Their portfolio includes residential, commercial, and retail projects. The business has developed a strong reputation through the quality of its service, client-focused approach, and ability to support the successful delivery of complex construction projects.

The business offers a collaborative working environment and provides employees with the opportunity to contribute to its continued growth and success. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious expansion plans, there has never been a better time to join the team.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with senior members of the team, supporting the delivery of projects across the residential, commercial, and retail sectors.

Reporting directly to the Associate Directors and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you will assist with both pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services while gaining exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills within a supportive environment that actively encourages professional development.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting project delivery whilst benefiting from mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals. This position is ideal for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a consultancy environment and progress towards becoming a fully independent Quantity Surveyor.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the delivery of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services
• Supporting the preparation of cost plans, estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies
• Assisting with procurement exercises and tender evaluations
• Preparing measurements and cost reports
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management activities
• Attending project meetings alongside senior members of the team
• Assisting in the preparation of valuations and financial reports
• Monitoring project costs and helping to identify potential risks
• Supporting the preparation of client reports and project documentation
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants under supervision
• Contributing positively to the company culture and team environment
• Actively working towards professional and career development objectives

To be successful in this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role in Manchester, you will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to build a long-term career within quantity surveying.

• Degree qualified, or working towards a qualification, in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying role, either consultancy or contractor-side
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing technical quantity surveying skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ambitious, personable, and relationship-focused approach
• Keen to learn from experienced professionals and take on increasing responsibility
• Strong team player with the ability to fit into a close-knit environment
• Looking for a long-term career move with genuine progression opportunities
• High-rise residential experience beneficial but not essential
• Full UK driving licence preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing construction consultancy at a key stage of its development, offering outstanding learning opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, your package will include:

• £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary DOE
• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) annual bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• APC and professional qualification support
• Professional membership fees supported where applicable
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business expands
• Exposure to high-profile residential developments across Manchester and the wider Northwest
• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Regular social events
• Long-term career development within a growing consultancy

Apply Now – Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job in Manchester

Take the next step in your quantity surveying career with an ambitious and growing construction consultancy today.

Apply now and if your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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