Assistant Quantity Surveyor
4 days ago
Bedford
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bedford \n Up to £35,000 + Car or Car Allowance \n A leading flooring subcontractor in Bedford has an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a versatile role covering commercial management, project support and estimating. You will be joining a strong, experienced team of five in a business known for quality, reliability and excellent client relationships. \n Hybrid working is available after a training period. \n Benefits \n\n • Up to £35,000\n, • Car or car allowance\n, • Pension\n, • Healthcare\n, • 25 days holiday (including 3 days for Christmas)\n\n The Company \n The business specialises in high-quality floor and wall finishes and works with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Contractors across Airports, Healthcare, Defence, Leisure, Commercial, Hotels, Education and Residential. They deliver first-class installations on time, every time. \n The team enjoys a great working environment with strong experience, support, plenty of banter and regular social activities. They are well-established, collaborative and commercially focused. \n Projects typically range between £5,000 and £2,000,000. \n The Role – Assistant Quantity Surveyor \n This is an office-based role with regular site visits. You will work across commercial duties, project management support and estimating. You must be versatile and confident managing multiple responsibilities. \n Key duties include: \n\n • Applications for payment\n, • Pricing variations\n, • Measuring works and reviewing drawings\n, • Supporting cost reporting and forecasting\n, • Preparing and reviewing subcontractor packages\n, • Comparing quotations and supporting procurement\n, • Assisting with contract administration and commercial documentation\n, • Carrying out site visits and site surveys (1–2 times per week)\n, • Managing 6–8 live sites\n, • Acting as Project Manager when required (covering holidays or absence)\n, • Supporting estimating on tenders and pricing exercises\n, • Working on projects requiring security clearance\n\n You will gain exposure to a wide range of flooring disciplines including vinyl, lino, timber, sports flooring, ceramics, acoustic systems, hygienic wall cladding, raised access flooring and screeds. \n This role is suitable for: \n\n • Assistant Quantity Surveyors with subcontractor experience\n, • Candidates with flooring or specialist subcontractor background\n, • Individuals with 1 year+ QS experience looking to progress\n\n The Right Person – Assistant Quantity Surveyor \n\n • Ideally 1 year+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor\n, • Flooring or subcontractor background preferred\n, • Must be able to drive\n, • Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities\n, • Strong attention to detail\n, • Able to manage 6–8 live sites\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills\n, • Able to work independently and within a team\n, • Comfortable working on security-cleared projects (training provided)\n\n Working Hours \n 8.30am – 5.00pm Hybrid working available after a training period. \n How to Apply \n Please contact Sally to apply for this opportunity. If applying online, please include your full CV. \n