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Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Roofing & Cladding - Manchester\n\n£25,000 - £38,000 + Package\n\nYour new company\n\nA growing specialist contractor operating across the North West and wider UK, delivering high-quality roofing, cladding, façade and external envelope solutions for residential and commercial projects. Known for their technical expertise, strong pipeline of regeneration and new-build schemes, and a reputation for safety, collaboration and quality, they support clients from early design through to full project delivery. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to add an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team in Manchester.\n\nYour new role\n\nOur client is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support their commercial and site-based teams across a range of roofing, cladding and building envelope projects.

You will assist in managing costs, variations, documentation, subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting from project inception through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a specialist contractor that invests heavily in professional development.\n\nResponsibilities will include:\n\nAssisting in the preparation, monitoring and control of project budgets and cost plans.\n\nSupporting commercial managers with valuations, applications for payment and monthly financial reporting.\n\nMeasuring works on site and preparing bills of quantities, take-offs and cost breakdowns.\n\nAssisting with procurement: issuing enquiries, analysing subcontractor quotations and producing comparisons.\n\nMaintaining accurate records for variations, change control and contractual documentation.\n\nHelping to manage subcontractor accounts, payments and performance monitoring.\n\nWorking closely with operational teams to ensure commercial compliance and project profitability.\n\nSupporting the preparation of final accounts and handover documentation.\n\nEnsuring all commercial activity is aligned with company processes, H&S requirements and industry standards.\n\nWhat you will need to succeed:\n\nA relevant degree or working towards qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.\n\nPrevious experience in a QS/Assistant QS role within construction (ideally within roofing, cladding, façades or a specialist contractor).\n\nStrong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.\n\nAbility to interpret drawings, specifications and contractual information.\n\nExcellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.\n\nCompetence with MS Office and measurement software.\n\nA willingness to learn, develop and take on greater responsibility as you progress.\n\nFull UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).\n\nWhat you get in return:\n\nSalary £25,000 - £38,000 DOE.\n\nSupportive training and mentoring from senior commercial professionals.\n\nClear progression opportunities within a growing specialist contractor.\n\nExposure to high-profile roofing, cladding and building envelope projects.\n\nA collaborative team culture where your input is valued and development is encouraged.\n\nAdditional package benefits and long-term career stability with a business known for quality and repeat work.\n\nApply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. \n\nBuilding Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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