Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback

Volunteer leave

Cycle to Work

Share save scheme

Learning and development

Career progression

Occupational health

Green car scheme

Job summary

Mears is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Tower Hamlets. You will assist the Commercial & General Manager with commercial control, reporting on housing properties, and maintaining cost, quality and safety standards.

Key duties include preparing CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts, managing subcontractor processes, and ensuring adherence to budget and contract conditions. Strong housing sector experience and a UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, and QS procedures.
• Experience within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.
• Clear communication of technical and commercial information.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support all cost, budgetary and value analysis activities across the contract.
• Produce accurate and timely CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts in line with contract terms.
• Ensure efficient income recovery by processing valuation certificates and maintaining all contractual documentation.
• Prepare documents in accordance with contract conditions and Mears’ Scheme of Delegated Authority.
• Manage end‑to‑end subcontractor processes including order placement, certification, and payments.
• Work in line with Mears Group procedures, our Subcontractor Portal, and payment terms.
• Assist with pricing, target costs, tender build‑ups, task prices, variations/compensation events, measurement, interim applications and final accounts.
• Work in full compliance with Mear’s budgeting and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on KPIs, subcontract performance, and internal processes.
• Maintain a strong customer‑first approach and uphold the highest health & safety standards.
• Support wider business needs including meetings, training and cover for team absences.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Communication

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Subcontractor Portal

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Tower Hamlets. This role assists the Commercial & General Manager with commercial control & reporting on high standard Commercial activities to Housing properties, delivering best in class commercial acumen, customer service and satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Support all cost, budgetary and value analysis activities across the contract.
• Produce accurate and timely CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts in line with contract terms.
• Ensure efficient income recovery by processing valuation certificates and maintaining all contractual documentation.
• Prepare documents in accordance with contract conditions and Mears’ Scheme of Delegated Authority.
• Manage end‑to‑end subcontractor processes including order placement, certification, and payments.
• Work in line with Mears Group procedures, our Subcontractor Portal, and payment terms.
• Assist with pricing, target costs, tender build‑ups, task prices, variations/compensation events, measurement, interim applications and final accounts.
• Work in full compliance with Mear’s budgeting and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on KPIs, subcontract performance, and internal processes.
• Maintain a strong customer‑first approach and uphold the highest health & safety standards.
• Support wider business needs including meetings, training and cover for team absences.

Role Criteria

• Minimum HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or experience in Quantity Surveying
• Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, and QS procedures.
• Experience within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.
• Clear communication of technical and commercial information.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee can choose between 4% and 6% pension contribution which the company will match with Scottish Widows
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.