Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Manchester

Please note: This is a hybrid working role, you will be asked to attend a regional office 1 day per week and our Leeds office on a Thursday 1 day per week. The remaining days you will work from home or be required to travel to our sites which are situated in the Midlands & North England. A car allowance is included in this role to cover travel.

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build your career in residential development? At Places for People, we don't just procure homes - we design, build, and deliver them ourselves, creating thriving communities across the UK. This is your chance to join our Commercial team and play a key role in shaping sustainable, inclusive neighbourhoods.

As the UK's leading social enterprise, we combine commercial expertise with a commitment to social value. Through our end-to-end Developments business, we deliver homes that balance economic, social, and environmental outcomes - making a real difference.

More about your role:

• As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of live and upcoming residential development sites across the Midlands and North of England, working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and the wider team.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with cost control from early-stage budgeting through to final accounts
• Supporting tendering processes and subcontractor procurement
• Checking and processing monthly valuations, cost reports, and financial forecasts
• Working closely with Construction and Technical colleagues to ensure projects remain commercially sound
• Building collaborative relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value

This is a fast-paced and varied role offering excellent exposure to the full project lifecycle. You'll work with all departments to support tight cost control and timely delivery at every stage. This position offers a good degree of autonomy and responsibility where contributions are seen and encouraged.

More about you:

You'll already have experience in a commercial role within the construction or housebuilding sector, ideally with exposure to residential developments or a main contractor environment. We're looking for someone who:

• Has a foundational understanding of cost control, reporting, and subcontractor engagement
• Is keen to learn and develop technically and professionally in a fast-paced environment
• Is organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tasks to multiple deadlines
• Communicates confidently and works well as part of a collaborative team
• Is working toward (or interested in working toward) MRICS; this is beneficial but not essential

Just as important as experience is attitude. We value people who demonstrate:

• A willingness to learn and take ownership
• Strong organisational skills and good diary management
• A positive, proactive mindset and a desire to contribute to the right team culture

The benefits:

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, offering real scope for long-term career progression. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package: 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
• Bonus scheme
• Training and development
• Car Allowance
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Safeguarding:

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.