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Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Legacy. Build a Career with Purpose at Dandara Living. If you’re looking to develop your career in quantity surveying while working on projects that genuinely matter, Dandara Living offers an opportunity with real impact. Join a business where your work contributes to safer homes, stronger communities, and a built environment that meets the highest standards. At Dandara Living, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex and meaningful projects, and build long-term career foundations within a supportive, forward-thinking team. Based in Altrincham, with regular site attendance, this role sits within Dandara Living’s Legacy team — a specialist division focused on upgrading pre-Grenfell apartment buildings to meet current building safety and fire remediation legislation, including cladding and life-safety systems. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial delivery of remediation works across our legacy portfolio, working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider project teams. This role is ideal for a developing QS who has a strong grounding in quantity surveying principles and is ready to take the next step in a technically interesting, compliance-driven environment. The role will involve travel between various legacy sites, primarily across Manchester, with occasional travel to Hemel Hempstead and Scotland.
Job Responsibility:
Support commercial and project coordination across live remediation projects
Assist with cost planning, budgeting, and ongoing cost control
Maintain accurate cost records, site files, and commercial data
Support subcontract procurement, tender preparation, and package evaluation
Assist with subcontract negotiations and commercial meetings
Process subcontract payments, variations, and change control records
Support measurement, take-offs, and material scheduling
Attend site visits, inspections, and project meetings
Assist with monthly cost reporting and cashflow forecasts
Liaise with internal teams including Procurement, Legal, Operations, and Delivery
Develop knowledge of contracts, PAS 9980, and building safety legislation
Requirements:
BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role
Exposure to live construction or remediation projects
Strong numeracy, organisation, and communication skills
A proactive, calm, and problem-solving mindset
Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
Nice to have:
Experience in façade or remedial works
Familiarity with commercial systems such as COINS
What we offer:
33 days holiday plus the option to buy up to 5 more
Up to 5% matched pension scheme
3x salary life assurance (option to increase to x4)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24-hour Digital Doctor access
Health Assured Wisdom App
Competitive parental leave
Discounts platform with hundreds of retailers, restaurants, and gyms
Car allowance, mileage, and accommodation costs covered where applicable