Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in London to manage financial targets and deliver exceptional service within social housing projects. Candidates must possess at least 3 years of experience in a commercial capacity and familiarity with NHF Schedule of Rates. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Discounts through Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a commercial capacity.
• Experience with NHF Schedule of Rates required.
• Strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial targets for the joint venture contract.
• Interface with clients and suppliers effectively.
• Review subcontractor quotations and ensure value for money.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Numeracy

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ealing

Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £40,000 per annum,

Pyramid Plus South, a joint venture partnership between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, provides repairs and maintenance, compliance, planned replacements and fire risk assessment works. We successfully complete over 46,000 repairs, 1,000 voids and fit 600 kitchens and bathrooms annually to 23,500 homes. With a wide range of upcoming projects, there are exciting times ahead as we continue to grow!

About the Role:

As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working in our social housing, 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.

• Provide support and assistance towards the financial management of the joint venture maintenance contract, ensuring that financial targets are achieved.
• Provide an effective interface with the clients, Partnering management, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review, Validate and approve subcontractor quotations & variations in line with pricing agreements (NHF V7.2) to ensure value for money is achieved.
• Agree subcontractor valuations and payments.
• Value/Measure work in Line with Contractual pricing agreements (NHF V7.2)
• Identify, build up, Generate and Agree Variations with the client.
• Application & Usage of NHF Schedule of Rates for Cost & Value.
• Optimal Commercial Usage of Asset Management system by adhering to MEARS commercial protocol and processes.

Role Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years' 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 mandatory knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience Measuring Works, Generating and Agreeing applications.
• Experience Reviewing, Validating and approving subcontractor quotations & variations in line with pricing agreements (NHF V7.2)
• Experience managing supply chain Partners.
• 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.

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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

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

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