Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Bedford is looking for a commercial officer to join their local team. The ideal candidate will manage cost control and budgeting while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include producing Cost Value Reconciliations and overseeing client invoicing. This role requires a full UK driving licence, knowledge of building contracts, and experience in the Social Housing sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical care

Paid Volunteering Leave

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Qualifications

• Full, current UK driving licence is required.
• Must have knowledge of contracts and quantity surveying.
• Experience in the Social Housing sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control and budgeting processes.
• Prepare Cost Value Reconciliations and final accounts.
• Oversee client invoicing and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Knowledge of building construction

IT literacy

Job description

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As a key member of the local commercial team, you will support the Commercial & General Manager in delivering high-quality commercial control and reporting across Milton Keynes housing property contracts. Your role will ensure best-in-class commercial acumen, customer service, and compliance with safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Role Criteria

• Manage all aspects of cost control, budgeting, and value analysis in line with contract terms
• Produce timely and accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Oversee client invoicing and overheads in collaboration with operational and financial teams
• Process valuation certificates and documentation to ensure efficient income recovery
• Prepare contractual documentation in accordance with contract conditions and company procedures
• Manage the full subcontractor process, including order placement, certification, and payments
• Ensure compliance with Mears Group IMSF013 A–G documents and payment terms
• Undertake pre- and post-contract duties including pricing, tender build-ups, variations, and final accounts
• Prepare interim applications for payment in line with company procedures and budgets
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to contract and subcontractor performance
• Maintain a professional approach in all stakeholder interactions
• Uphold high standards of health and safety
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain company assets in good condition and report any damages promptly
• Support team operations by covering absences and attending meetings and training as required

You must have:

• Full, current UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrates company values, especially a customer-first approach
• Knowledge of building construction, contracts, and quantity surveying; experience in the Social Housing sector
• Effective communication and IT literacy

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical care
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a company-wide thank you event
• Paid Volunteering Leave to support causes you care about
• Mears Rewards – staff perks including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Share Save scheme and family-friendly policies

This is your opportunity to take a lead role in a dynamic, purpose-driven team. Join Mears and help us deliver repairs that really make a difference.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment begins.