Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Mears; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing contractor in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support financial management in the social housing sector. The role involves commercial control, client interfacing, and ensuring compliance with pricing agreements. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial reporting tools. Benefits include generous annual leave and community volunteering support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Staff perks through Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial role within social housing.
• Experience with pricing agreements and frameworks within a TPC contract.
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial management of joint venture maintenance contract.
• Review and approve subcontractor quotations and variations.
• Ensure optimal use of the Asset Management system.

Skills

Financial management

Reporting

Numeracy

Communication

IT proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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

This role involves working as part of a local team to assist the Commercial & General Manager with commercial control and reporting on high-standard activities related to housing properties, ensuring best practices in commercial acumen, customer service, safety, quality, and cost control.

• Support and assist in the financial management of the joint venture maintenance contract to meet financial targets.
• Act as an effective interface with clients, partnering management, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review, validate, and approve subcontractor quotations and variations in line with pricing agreements (NHF V7.2) to ensure value for money.
• Agree on subcontractor valuations and payments.
• Value and measure work according to contractual pricing agreements (NHF V7.2).
• Identify, generate, and agree on variations with the client.
• Utilize NHF Schedule of Rates for cost and value assessments.
• Ensure optimal commercial use of the Asset Management system by adhering to MEARS protocols and processes.

Role Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a commercial role within the social housing sector, working as a principal or main contractor across Voids & Repairs business streams.
• Experience with typical pricing agreements and frameworks within a TPC contract, including measuring works and generating applications.
• Experience reviewing, validating, and approving subcontractor quotations and variations in line with NHF V7.2.
• Experience managing supply chain partners.
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT, including advanced Excel and Word skills.

All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organized as a thank you from the executive team
• Volunteering leave to support community volunteering, paid by the company
• Staff perks through Mears Rewards, including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, share schemes, and more.