Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK social housing provider is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Greater London. The role involves managing sub-contractor compliance, financial reporting, and ensuring high standards in commercial activities. Candidates must have proven experience in a similar position, strong numeracy and communication skills, and must legally work in the UK. This position offers 25 days of annual leave and additional community support perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in the social housing sector.
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process all sub-contractors work completion submissions.
• Valuation of work orders.
• Managing sub-contractor compliance documentation.

Skills

Financial management skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills including advanced Excel and Word

Job description

About the Role

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working in our social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

This role will see you working as an Assistant quantity surveyor, part of a local team assisting 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.

Day to day duties

• Process all sub-contractors work completion submissions
• Valuation of work orders
• Submissions of Cost variation for client
• Managing sub-contractor compliance documentation (insurance certs are in date Framework agreement pricing schedule, checking they are in date)
• Assist with sub-contractor monthly meetings
• Attend monthly commercial branch and client meetings

Role Criteria

• Previous experience as an Assistant quantity surveyor
• Experience in a commercial capacity, Working in the Social housing Sector as a principle and / or Main contractor across Voids & Repairs Business streams
• Experience working with typical Pricing agreements & Frameworks within a TPC Contract, which includes
• Experience Measuring Works, Generating and Agreeing applications.
• Experience Reviewing, Validating and approving subcontractor quotations & variations in line with pricing agreements (NHF V8.1)
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary.
• IT skills including advanced Excel and Word are essential.

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.

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform