Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Livin Housing Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company in London is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support social housing projects. The role involves financial management, subcontractor oversight, and interfacing with clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in a commercial role within social housing. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks via Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial role within social housing.
• Experience with pricing agreements and frameworks.
• Proficiency in measuring works.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of the joint venture maintenance contract.
• Interface effectively with clients and partners.
• Review and approve subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Financial management

Client interface

Subcontractor management

Data analysis

Communication

IT skills (Excel, Word)

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Ealing

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum

Pyramid Plus South, a joint venture between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, handles repairs, maintenance, compliance, planned replacements, and fire risk assessments. We complete over 46,000 repairs, 1,000 voids, and install 600 kitchens and bathrooms annually for 23,500 homes. With many upcoming projects, we are poised for continued growth!

About the Role:

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support our social housing projects, ensuring a stable and profitable contract, and delivering excellent service through collaboration with local teams dedicated to the community.

This role involves assisting the Commercial & General Manager with commercial control and reporting, maintaining high standards in commercial activities related to housing properties, and ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards are met.

• Support financial management of the joint venture maintenance contract to meet financial targets.
• Interface effectively with clients, partner management, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review, validate, and approve subcontractor quotations and variations in line with pricing agreements (NHF V7.2).
• Manage subcontractor valuations and payments.
• Value and measure work according to contractual pricing agreements.
• Identify and agree on variations with the client.
• Utilize NHF Schedule of Rates for cost and value management.
• Adhere to MEARS commercial protocols and optimize asset management system usage.

Role Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial role within social housing, working with Voids & Repairs.
• Experience with typical pricing agreements and frameworks, including mandatory knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Proficiency in measuring works, generating, and agreeing applications.
• Experience managing supply chain partners.
• Strong financial reporting and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced IT skills, including Excel and Word.

Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not sponsor visas.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave
• Staff perks via Mears Rewards, including discounts, vouchers, and schemes

For applications or inquiries, contact: Laura Bourne ([e-mail]). We support diversity, inclusion, and social mobility initiatives, and are committed to equal opportunities and supporting veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds.