Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Quantity Surveying
  • Salary: £30000 - £38000 per annum + APC Support, Project Variety, Milage
  • Published: 27 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has opened for a driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in their buzzing Manchester office.

With five offices across the UK and a growing national reputation, this consultancy blends a supportive, people-first culture with a serious project portfolio – and they’re investing heavily in the next generation of talent. The Manchester team, currently 15-strong, is expanding rapidly following a record-breaking year, making this a fantastic time to join.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of sectors including Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Industrial Sheds, Residential, Commercial Office, Hotel & Leisure, and Retail – working on projects from £1m up to £100m+.

You’ll work closely with a team of experienced Quantity Surveyors, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence and capability grows. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress through their APC, develop both pre and post-contract skills, and grow into a fully chartered Quantity Surveyor.

The business offers one of the strongest APC support programmes in the industry, with structured mentoring, peer sessions, and hands-on project exposure to get you qualified and promoted quickly.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

  • A RICS Accredited degree qualification
  • Basic Pre & Post contract experience
  • Previous Quantity Surveying experience with a UK Consultancy (ideally 1-3 years)
  • Valid UK Driving License

In Return?

  • £30,000 – £38,000
  • Milage / Expenses
  • Professional membership fee paid
  • Death in service
  • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Bupa healthcare
  • Hybrid working 2+ days a week
  • Company phone & laptop
  • Choice of other flexible benefits

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor / AQS / Assistant Cost Manager / Quantity Surveying / Assistant Cost Consultant / PQS / MRICS / APC

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