Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Cornerstone Project Source Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in Bedford is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Director. This role provides high-level exposure in a dynamic environment managing projects ranging from £200k to £10M. Responsibilities include managing variations, procurement, and preparing reports. An attractive benefits package including a company car and healthcare is also offered upon progression.

Benefits

Company car

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a quantity surveying or commercial management role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Director in commercial management activities.
• Prepare and manage variations and payment applications.
• Handle procurement and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare cost-to-complete reports.

Skills

Assisting with commercial management

Preparing variations and applications for payment

Handling procurement

Managing subcontractor applications

Experience with Eque 2 software

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our Commercial Director at our office in Maulden, Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain high-level exposure within a lean, high-turnover (£30M) M&E contractor setting.

Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Office Based)
Salary: £40,000 per annum (Negotiable based on skills/experience)

Key Duties

• Assisting the Commercial Director with all aspects of commercial management.
• Preparing and managing variations and client applications for payment.
• Handling procurement, including placing purchase orders.
• Managing subcontractor applications and payments.
• Preparing cost-to-complete reports and managing labour costs/budgets.
• Experience with Eque 2 software is beneficial.

Career Package/Progression

• This role is an excellent chance to learn directly from a Commercial Director with main contractor experience.
• An attractive benefits package (company car, healthcare, pension) will be offered upon proven progression and taking on greater responsibility.

If you are a driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging role managing M&E projects from £200k to £10M, please submit your CV.