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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Cladding & Building Envelope

Location - Wigan

Salary/Package - £30,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality roofing, cladding, rainscreen, and building envelope solutions across the UK. With over four decades of industry experience, they provide a complete in-house service covering design, manufacture, installation, and refurbishment, enabling them to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to each client's requirements.

Working across commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and public sector projects, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. Continued investment in their people, sustainability initiatives, and innovative construction methods has positioned them as one of the leading specialists within the building envelope sector. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Wigan.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with the commercial management of roofing, cladding, and façade projects

Supporting the preparation of subcontractor enquiries, procurement, and contract administration

Assisting with applications for payment, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Producing quantity take-offs and assisting with cost reporting and CVRs

Monitoring project costs and supporting budget management

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle

Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Assisting with identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities

Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and project records

Supporting successful project handovers from pre-construction through to completion

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role within construction

Experience within roofing, cladding, façades, building envelope, or specialist subcontracting would be highly advantageous

A Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification (or currently working towards one)

Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £38,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a leading specialist contractor within the building envelope sector

Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development

Exposure to high-profile roofing, cladding, and façade projects across the UK

Long-term career progression within an expanding commercial team

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building 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. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

INDCOM

Reference: 225399825

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CV-Library

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Cladding & Building Envelope

Location - Wigan

Salary/Package - £30,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality roofing, cladding, rainscreen, and building envelope solutions across the UK. With over four decades of industry experience, they provide a complete in-house service covering design, manufacture, installation, and refurbishment, enabling them to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to each client's requirements.

Working across commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and public sector projects, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service. Continued investment in their people, sustainability initiatives, and innovative construction methods has positioned them as one of the leading specialists within the building envelope sector. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Wigan.

The Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

Assisting with the commercial management of roofing, cladding, and façade projects

Supporting the preparation of subcontractor enquiries, procurement, and contract administration

Assisting with applications for payment, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Producing quantity take-offs and assisting with cost reporting and CVRs

Monitoring project costs and supporting budget management

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle

Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Assisting with identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities

Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and project records

Supporting successful project handovers from pre-construction through to completion

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have:

Previous experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Trainee Quantity Surveyor role within construction

Experience within roofing, cladding, façades, building envelope, or specialist subcontracting would be highly advantageous

A Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification (or currently working towards one)

Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £38,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a leading specialist contractor within the building envelope sector

Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development

Exposure to high-profile roofing, cladding, and façade projects across the UK

Long-term career progression within an expanding commercial team

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building 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. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

INDCOM
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Reference: 225399825

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