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