Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies (maternity/p-

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme (company match)

Cycle to Work

Share save scheme

Job summary

Mears Group in Tower Hamlets is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial controls and reporting on housing projects. You will help deliver high‑quality commercial acumen, customer service and safety standards on site‑facing work.

The role involves preparing CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts, managing subcontractor processes and ensuring timely income recovery. It is a 12‑month fixed term, full‑time position with 42.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience.
• Understanding of building construction, contracts and QS procedures.
• Experience within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong organisational, IT and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cost, budgetary and value analysis activities across the contract.
• Produce CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts per contract terms.
• Ensure income recovery by processing valuation certificates and maintaining documentation.
• Prepare documents per contract conditions and Mears’s Delegated Authority.
• Manage end-to-end subcontractor processes: orders, certifications and payments.
• Adhere to Mears Group procedures, Subcontractor Portal and payment terms.
• Assist with pricing, target costs, tender build-ups, measurements and final accounts.
• Monitor KPIs and subcontractor performance; uphold safety standards.
• Support wider business needs including meetings, training and covering for team absences.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Building construction knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Annual salary: up to £38,000.00 Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Tower Hamlets Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed term for 12 months (42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Salary: £38,000 per Annum

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.

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve.

We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives.

We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.

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