Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Assistant Quantity Surveyor Bedford-Based Contractor 17m New Build WatfordSalary: 35,00045,000 + package + travel to siteA 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 BaseThe 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 and the wider region, including a major upcoming project in Stevenage.Project Overview 17m New Build, WatfordYou 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 ResponsibilitiesSupporting all commercial duties on a 17m new build projectAssisting with procurement, tendering, cost control, valuations and variationsPreparing and maintaining accurate commercial documentation and reportsManaging multiple subcontract packages with increasing autonomyLiaising with subcontractors, issuing enquiries and supporting negotiationWorking closely with the Senior QS, Project Manager and wider site teamContributing to forecasting, risk management and financial controlProviding wider commercial support across the region as requiredCandidate RequirementsMinimum 2 years experience in a Quantity Surveying roleHNC Building or above in a construction-related disciplineExperience working on new build projectsStrong understanding of commercial processes, measurement and reportingConfident managing multiple subcontract packagesBased within reach of Bedford / Bedfordshire / Milton Keynes / BuckinghamshireBackgrounds considered:Main contractor with JCT experience (ideal)Subcontractor backgrounds also considered: Groundworks & RC Frames, Drylining, M&EAmbitious AQS candidates seeking progression are strongly encouraged to applyWhat Youll GainHands-on experience on a flagship 17m new build project in WatfordA strong pipeline of secured work, including a major Stevenage schemeLong-term stability within a growing Bedford-based contractorExposure to diverse sectors and complex project typesClear progression within a commercially strong regional teamMentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity SurveyorSEO KeywordsAssistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, AQS, QS, Project Quantity Surveyor, Construction, Main Contractor, New Build, Fit Out, Commercial Projects, Residential Projects, Watford, Hertfordshire, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Cost Management, Procurement, Valuations, Variations, Construction Jobs, Assistant Quantity Surveyor Jobs, QS Jobs Bedfordshire.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07