Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Company: DAY Cost Management Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

DAY Cost Management are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Cost Management Consultancy, based on Deansgate, Manchester. DAY CM specialises in the Health, Learn, Work, Live and Community sectors.

Since its creation back in August 2019, DAY CM has continued to secure a number of short, medium and long-term contracts across a variety of work sectors, which will offer a varied and interesting level of work portfolio for the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing

As Assistant QS, you will be responsible for all aspects of pre and post contract quantity surveying services, whilst showing a good level of technical capability and sound commercial knowledge.

You’ll also be working on a wide range of projects within the Healthcare, Education, & Commercial sectors.

About you

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying, and working towards Chartered Status (MRICS), with a minimum 2 years professional experience

Previous healthcare experience would be beneficial

Knowledge and understanding of cost management / quantity surveying duties, with experience of NEC / JCT forms of contract

Ability to work both independently and with supervision as part of an experienced team.

• Assisting in taking a project through from inception to completion

To attend design team and site progress meetings as required.

• Assisting in preparing detailed cost estimates,

Assisting in preparation of tender documents.

Preparation of cashflow forecasts and financial reports.

Checking valuations

Full UK Driving Licence

What we can offer you:

26 days annual leave;

Competitive salary – dependent upon experience;

Employer Pension Scheme;

Payment of annual RICS professional fees;

Support and mentorship in the attainment of MRICS;

Early finish FriDAY;

Flexible Working ethos – ability to work from home / remotely;

Fantastic, collaborative workplace environment;

Varied and interesting project portfolio;

To be part of the continued growth and development of DAY CM, which is founded upon expertise, experience, capability and dedication. 

Posted: April 1st, 2026