Job Description
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Manchester - Hybrid Working
An established and growing cost management consultancy based in central Manchester is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. Operating across the health, education, commercial and community sectors, the business has built a strong pipeline of secured work since its formation, and continues to expand across the North West. Notably, around 85% of current projects sit within the healthcare sector, offering excellent exposure to technically challenging and meaningful schemes.
The Role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the delivery of both pre- and post-contract cost management services across a varied project portfolio.
You'll be working closely with experienced senior professionals, gaining hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities as Assistant Quantity Surveyor include:
- Assisting in the delivery of projects from inception through to completion
- Supporting the preparation of detailed cost estimates and cost plans
- Assisting in the preparation of tender documentation
- Attending client, design team and site progress meetings
- Supporting the preparation of financial reports and cashflow forecasts
- Checking valuations and assisting with cost control processes
- Working across projects in healthcare, education and commercial sectors
About You
- Degree qualified (BSc) in Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 2+ years' consultancy experience
- Currently working towards MRICS chartership
- Experience or interest in healthcare projects is highly desirable
- Good working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Employer pension scheme
- Full support towards MRICS chartership, including mentorship from a RICS Assessor within the team
- Payment of annual RICS professional fees
- Hybrid working pattern:
- Office-based: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Remote working: Tuesday and Thursday
- Early finish on Fridays
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Strong pipeline of secured work, particularly in the healthcare sector
- Opportunity to join a growing consultancy with real career progression
For further details on working as Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search on (phone number removed).
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
