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