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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

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

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