Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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

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• Up to £35,000
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• Car or car allowance
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• Pension
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• Healthcare
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• 25 days holiday (including 3 days for Christmas)
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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:

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• Applications for payment
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• Pricing variations
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• Measuring works and reviewing drawings
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• Supporting cost reporting and forecasting
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• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor packages
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• Comparing quotations and supporting procurement
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• Assisting with contract administration and commercial documentation
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• Carrying out site visits and site surveys (1–2 times per week)
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• Managing 6–8 live sites
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• Acting as Project Manager when required (covering holidays or absence)
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• Supporting estimating on tenders and pricing exercises
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• Working on projects requiring security clearance
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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:

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• Assistant Quantity Surveyors with subcontractor experience
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• Candidates with flooring or specialist subcontractor background
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• Individuals with 1 year+ QS experience looking to progress
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The Right Person – Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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• Ideally 1 year+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
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• Flooring or subcontractor background preferred
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• Must be able to drive
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• Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities
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• Strong attention to detail
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• Able to manage 6–8 live sites
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
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• Strong organisational and communication skills
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• Able to work independently and within a team
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• Comfortable working on security-cleared projects (training provided)
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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.