Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing, Birmingham

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

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.