Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Atkins Search is proud to partner with a nationally renowned Construction Consultancy in their search for a driven and talented Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Based in Manchester, you’ll be joining a team that delivers prestigious, high-profile projects across a range of dynamic sectors.

This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your growth and well-being come first.

With a proven track record, our client is built on strong relationships and a culture of collaboration. Their core values prioritise employee well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued as an integral part of the business. Showcasing a reputation for creating a positive legacy in the industry, this is your chance to grow your career with a team that truly invests in its people.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of projects across the following sectors:

• Art, Sports & Leisure: Enriching communities through dynamic cultural and recreational spaces
• Commercial: Designing and delivering innovative office environments
• Education: Developing schools, colleges, and academic facilities that inspire learning
• Government: Supporting public sector initiatives with cost-effective solutions
• Hospitality: Creating inviting hotels and premium accommodations
• Heritage: Restoring and preserving historically significant landmarks
• Residential: From luxurious housing developments to transformative urban regeneration projects

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you’ll play a key role in projects from start to finish. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a pivotal part in project delivery from inception to completion, including:

• Delivering Cost Management services with precision and insight
• Conducting cost planning, management, and reporting to keep projects on track
• Driving value engineering to optimize efficiency and achieve client goals
• Managing tenders, budgets, and contracts with confidence
• Acting as Employer’s Agent, ensuring the smooth progression of each project
• Carrying out valuations and financial analysis, supporting project decision-making

To be successful in this opportunity, my client is searching for an ambitious and driven individual with:

• A degree-level qualification in a construction-related field
• 2-3 years of Quantity Surveying experience in a consultancy environment
• Outstanding communication skills and a collaborative mindset

If you’re open-minded and ready to accelerate your career with a company that shares your ambitions, this role is for you.

Our client is committed to creating a work environment where employees can excel, with a host of benefits to ensure your professional and personal well-being:

• A highly competitive salary (tailored to your experience)
• Generous pension contributions
• A performance-based bonus scheme
• Professional fees and memberships fully covered
• A comprehensive annual leave allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Dedicated APC support to help you achieve your goals
• Clear and structured opportunities for career progression
• Mileage and expenses fully reimbursed
• Exciting social events and team-building activities
• Annual trips to celebrate success and strengthen bond

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.