Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is needed in Manchester for a multi-disciplinary UK construction consultancy to support £100m+ programmes across public sector builds. 1–5 years’ experience, RICS pathway encouraged, and enthusiasm desired.
An excellent opportunity for a Manchester Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a respected UK consultancy delivering multiple public-sector construction and refurbishment projects (£100m+ each), including a hospital, and policing infrastructure CPIP programme. You’ll work with autonomy, show gumption, and thrive in a people-first office culture that values energy, curiosity, and individuality, in this North West QS job.

Project Details

• Public sector schemes: hospital and police infrastructure
• Frameworks for NatWest bank and Ministry of Justice

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with cost planning, estimating, benchmarking and whole-life costing
• Prepare and analyse tenders, BoQs, schedules of work and procurement reports
• Support contract administration and post-contract cost control (valuations, variations, final accounts)
• Maintain risk registers and change control logs; contribute to value engineering
• Produce clear, client-ready reports and present findings confidently
• Collaborate with PM/Design/Engineering while working independently when required

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1–5 years’ QS experience within consultancy or main contracting
• Sound knowledge of pre- and post-contract processes (NEC/JCT exposure beneficial)
• Numerate, analytical, and commercially aware with strong Excel skills
• Proactive self-starter with gumption; comfortable in a smaller team environment
• Excellent communication; builds rapport with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• On route to MRICS

Employing Company Overview and Profile

A well-established, multi-disciplinary UK consultancy operating across public and regulated sectors. The culture is energetic, collaborative, and quality-driven, with genuine autonomy and support for professional growth.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional memberships and training supported (RICS)