Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor Bedfordshire | Up to £30,000 | 8am - 5pm What's on Offer Salary up to £30,000 Working hours 8am - 5pm Friendly, family-owned construction business Modern, welcoming office environment Supportive team with ongoing mentoring and training Genuine career progression opportunities Exposure to a wide range of construction projects Long-term career prospects within a growing business The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity for a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a successful and well-established specialist construction contractor based in Bedfordshire.

This role would suit someone with a construction-related qualification who is looking to build a long-term career in quantity surveying. You'll be joining a friendly and experienced team within a family-run business that has built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and long-standing client relationships. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience across procurement, cost control, valuations and final accounts while developing your commercial knowledge and progressing your career.

The business delivers specialist packages including drylining, steel framing systems (SFS), suspended ceilings, screeding and rendering on a variety of commercial, residential, care and data centre projects. Responsibilities Assisting with measurement and valuation of works Supporting cost planning and budget management Procuring subcontractors and suppliers Preparing purchase orders and subcontract documentation Assisting with subcontractor payments and account management Monitoring project costs and reporting on commercial performance Supporting valuations, variations and final accounts Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation Attending site visits and project meetings Requirements Construction-related qualification (Degree, HNC, HND, NVQ or equivalent) Suitable for a Trainee QS looking for the next step or an existing Assistant Quantity Surveyor Good understanding of construction and commercial processes Strong numerical and analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel Organised with excellent attention to detail Positive attitude and willingness to learn Keen to develop a long-term career within quantity surveying This is an excellent opportunity to join a company where people are valued, supported and given the opportunity to progress their careers within a successful and growing construction business.