Assistant Quantity Surveyor

<p><strong> Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) </strong></p><p><strong> Location: </strong> North West (Site & Office-Based)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000 + £400 p/m Car Allowance</p><p><strong> The Company </strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong> The Role </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for an <strong>Assistant Quantity Surveyor</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong> Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the commercial management of large residential developments (multi-tenure schemes including Private Rent, Affordable, and Open Market housing)</li><li>Support the management of subcontractor accounts across multiple sites (circa 20-25 subcontractors per project)</li><li>Review and process subcontractor applications, including measured works and variations</li><li>Assist with issuing variation orders and maintaining accurate records using commercial systems (e.g. COINS, DocuSign)</li><li>Contribute to monthly valuations, including plot progress tracking and cost reporting</li><li>Support client valuation submissions and attend site meetings to agree valuations</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports, including analysis of subcontractor variations and cost movements</li><li>Work alongside senior team members in commercial meetings and support follow-up actions with subcontractors</li></ul><p><strong> Working Arrangement </strong></p><ul><li>Office hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (4:30pm finish on Fridays)</li><li>Split: 3 days office / 2 days site</li><li>Earlier finishes when working on site</li></ul><p><strong> Requirements </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role at Assistant level or similar</li><li>Experience within housebuilding or main contracting environments is preferred</li><li>Exposure to JCT contracts and residential developments is advantageous</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a stable career background</li></ul><p><strong> What's on Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £40,000</li><li>£400 per month car allowance</li><li>Clear progression within a strong commercial team structure</li><li>Exposure to large-scale, multi-phase residential developments</li><li>Supportive environment focused on development and long-term growth</li></ul><p><strong> Additional Information </strong></p><ul><li>The business places high value on attitude, commitment, and long-term potential over purely technical background</li><li>Candidates from housebuilding or main contractor backgrounds are preferred</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?G0hIdw8wpttUYZHF23zy6Forrv2hYzT5q" width="0" height="0" />