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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bedford-Based Contractor – £17m New Build – Watford
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + package + travel to site
A growing Bedford-based main contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years’ experience to join its Eastern Region commercial team. The business delivers projects across commercial offices, hospitality, hotels, student accommodation and residential sectors, with group turnover approaching £200m and a strong pipeline of secured work.
📍 Location & Contractor Base
The contractor is headquartered in Bedford, making this role ideal for candidates living in Bedfordshire or the surrounding areas who are happy to travel to the initial project in Watford. Future schemes will include work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the wider region.
Project Overview – £17m New Build, Watford
You will join an established site team, including a Senior QS, on a live £17m new build hotel scheme. The project runs until January next year, giving you immediate exposure to a high‑value, complex new build project and the opportunity to take ownership of defined commercial packages.
Key Responsibilities
  * Supporting all commercial duties on a £17m new build project
  * Assisting with procurement, tendering, cost control, valuations and variations
  * Preparing and maintaining accurate commercial documentation and reports
  * Managing multiple subcontract packages with increasing autonomy
  * Liaising with subcontractors, issuing enquiries and supporting negotiation
  * Working closely with the Senior QS, Project Manager and wider site team
  * Contributing to forecasting, risk management and financial control
  * Providing wider commercial support across the region as required
Candidate Requirements
  * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
  * HNC Building or above in a construction‑related discipline
  * Strong understanding of commercial processes, measurement and reporting
  * Confident managing multiple subcontract packages
  * Based within reach of Bedford / Bedfordshire / Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire
  * Backgrounds considered:
      * Main contractor with JCT experience (ideal)
      * Subcontractor backgrounds also considered: Groundworks & RC Frames, Drylining, M&E
  * Ambitious AQS candidates seeking progression are strongly encouraged to apply
What You’ll Gain
  * Hands‑on experience on a flagship £17m new build project in Watford
  * A strong pipeline of secured work, including a major Stevenage scheme
  * Long‑term stability within a growing Bedford‑based contractor
  * Exposure to diverse sectors and complex project types
  * Clear progression within a commercially strong regional team
  * Mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor
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