Quantity Surveyor

Mears Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance services company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a full-time role in Dartford. You will be responsible for comprehensive management of contracts, ensuring accurate budgeting, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in construction, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to high standards of health and safety. An attractive salary package along with various employee benefits, including annual leave and discounts, are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• UK full driving licence required.
• Previous experience as a quantity surveyor necessary.
• Knowledge of NHF and contract forms such as NEC and JCT.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, including cost control and budget analysis.
• Oversee subcontractors from order placement to payment certification.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and manage KPI monitoring.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent

Job description

Annual salary: up to £55,000.00

Quantity Surveyor

Dartford

Full time, Permanent 42.5 hours per week

£55,000 per annum + Car allowance

With 30 years of delivering market-leading repairs, refurbishment, fire safety and building maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver in excess of 6,000 housing repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.

About the role:

Your role involves comprehensive management of contracts, including cost control, budget analysis, and quantity surveying. You oversee the production of budgets, valuations, and final accounts, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. You manage subcontractors from order placement to payment certification, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with financial controls. Monitoring key performance indicators and maintaining professional communication with stakeholders are crucial. Additionally, you uphold high standards of Health & Safety and company policies, while being flexible to cover absences and attend meetings and training sessions as needed.

Key Criteria:

• UK full driving licence
• Construction knowledge
• Previous experience as a quantity surveyor.
• Knowledge of NHF
• Contract knowledge NEC, JCT and other forms of contracts.
• Qualification in HNC or equivalent

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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

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
• Family friendly policies
• Car allowance

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([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.

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.

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