Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bedford
Up to £35,000 + Car or Car Allowance
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.
Hybrid working is available after a training period.
Benefits
- Up to £35,000
- Car or car allowance
- Pension
- Healthcare
- 25 days holiday (including 3 days for Christmas)
The Company
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.
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.
Projects typically range between £5,000 and £2,000,000.
The Role – Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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.
Key duties include:
- Applications for payment
- Pricing variations
- Measuring works and reviewing drawings
- Supporting cost reporting and forecasting
- Preparing and reviewing subcontractor packages
- Comparing quotations and supporting procurement
- Assisting with contract administration and commercial documentation
- Carrying out site visits and site surveys (1–2 times per week)
- Managing 6–8 live sites
- Acting as Project Manager when required (covering holidays or absence)
- Supporting estimating on tenders and pricing exercises
- Working on projects requiring security clearance
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.
This role is suitable for:
- Assistant Quantity Surveyors with subcontractor experience
- Candidates with flooring or specialist subcontractor background
- Individuals with 1 year+ QS experience looking to progress
The Right Person – Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Ideally 1 year+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Flooring or subcontractor background preferred
- Must be able to drive
- Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to manage 6–8 live sites
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Comfortable working on security-cleared projects (training provided)
Working Hours
8.30am – 5.00pm Hybrid working available after a training period.
How to Apply
Please contact Sally to apply for this opportunity. If applying online, please include your full CV.
Contact Details:
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