Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS)

Location: North West (Site & Office-Based)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £400 p/m Car Allowance

The Company

Our client is a well-established, reputable housebuilder with multiple live developments across the North West. With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities within a structured and supportive commercial team.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to initially support the delivery of a large-scale residential scheme (circa 500 units) in East Manchester, alongside involvement in further developments in the region.

You will report into a Quantity Surveyor and be supported by a strong commercial structure, including a Head of Commercial, Commercial Director, and Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of large residential developments (multi-tenure schemes including Private Rent, Affordable, and Open Market housing)
• Support the management of subcontractor accounts across multiple sites (circa 20-25 subcontractors per project)
• Review and process subcontractor applications, including measured works and variations
• Assist with issuing variation orders and maintaining accurate records using commercial systems (e.g. COINS, DocuSign)
• Contribute to monthly valuations, including plot progress tracking and cost reporting
• Support client valuation submissions and attend site meetings to agree valuations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports, including analysis of subcontractor variations and cost movements
• Work alongside senior team members in commercial meetings and support follow-up actions with subcontractors

Working Arrangement

• Office hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (4:30pm finish on Fridays)
• Split: 3 days office / 2 days site
• Earlier finishes when working on site

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role at Assistant level or similar
• Experience within housebuilding or main contracting environments is preferred
• Exposure to JCT contracts and residential developments is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a stable career background

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000
• £400 per month car allowance
• Clear progression within a strong commercial team structure
• Exposure to large-scale, multi-phase residential developments
• Supportive environment focused on development and long-term growth

Additional Information

• The business places high value on attitude, commitment, and long-term potential over purely technical background
• Candidates from housebuilding or main contractor backgrounds are preferred