Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears Group PLC; Holt; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Car allowance

Staff rewards

EAP support

Pension matching

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Birmingham-based office. You will support commercial control and reporting on housing properties, ensuring cost, quality and safety standards are met.

Key responsibilities include CVRs, valuations, final accounts, subcontractor management and KPI monitoring, with a focus on value analysis and strong customer service. 25 days leave plus generous benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in the Social Housing sector.
• Ability to take quantities from sketches/drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cost, budgetary and value analysis activities across the contract.
• Produce CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts in line with contract terms.
• Manage client invoicing and overhead reporting with operations and finance.
• Ensure income recovery by processing valuation certificates and maintaining documentation.
• Prepare documents per contract conditions and Mears’ Delegated Authority.
• Manage end-to-end subcontractor processes including orders, certification and payments.
• Work with Subcontractor Portal and payment terms; comply with procedures.
• Assist with pricing, target costs, tender build-ups and variations.
• Monitor KPIs, subcontract performance and internal processes.
• Maintain a customer-first approach and uphold health & safety standards.
• Support wider business needs including meetings, training and cover for team absences.

Skills

Building construction

Contracts

QS procedures

Social Housing

Take-offs from drawings

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,000.00

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Salary: £36,000 per Annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, car allowance, staff rewards, EAP support

About Mears Group

Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.

About The Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Birmingham. 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.
• Manage client invoicing and overhead reporting in collaboration with operational and finance teams.
• 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 Mears 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
• Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, and QS procedures.
• Experience within the Social Housing sector.
• Ability to take quantities from sketches/drawings and abstract dimensions (SMM7/NRM).
• 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)
• £4,000 annual car allowance or Company car

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.

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.