Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Manchester

Location
Manchester
Job type
Permanent
Working
Hybrid
Seniority
Junior
Posted

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
North West

Up to £55,000

Our client is a well-established structural steel fabricator, known for exceptional and iconic projects across the UK. They're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and build a career in structural steel.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their QS career to develop within a specialist environment, working alongside experienced commercial and estimating teams on live projects.

What you'll do

Support the QS team with cost tracking, valuations and reporting across live projects
Assist with measuring and pricing variations, and preparing applications for payment
Help prepare subcontractor packages, including procurement, orders and valuations
Track project costs against budget and flag variances
Assist with the preparation of final accounts
Liaise with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors to gather accurate cost information
Support the wider commercial team with reporting and administrative duties as requiredWhat we're looking for

Some experience in a commercial, QS or estimating support role (construction or steel sector preferred, but not essential)
Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, a QS-related qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)
Strong numeracy and attention to detail
Good communication skills, comfortable liaising with site and supplier contacts
Confident with Excel and general IT systems
Organised, proactive, and keen to learnWhat's on offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Study support / progression towards chartership [confirm if applicable]
Hybrid Working
Genuine progression path within a growing commercial teamTo apply: contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company

Benefits

Benefits

Advert last confirmed live on 4 October 2026 · Partner reference 225664145