Commercial-Jobs in Großbritannien

Annual salary: up to £35,857.08

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £35,857.08 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Fulltime – Office based - permanent Monday – Friday

About the Role

As a key member of the local commercial team, you will support the Commercial & General Manager in delivering high-quality commercial control and reporting across Milton Keynes housing property contracts. Your role will ensure best-in-class commercial acumen, customer service, and compliance with safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Role Criteria

• Manage all aspects of cost control, budgeting, and value analysis in line with contract terms
• Produce timely and accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Oversee client invoicing and overheads in collaboration with operational and financial teams
• Process valuation certificates and documentation to ensure efficient income recovery
• Prepare contractual documentation in accordance with contract conditions and company procedures
• Manage the full subcontractor process, including order placement, certification, and payments
• Ensure compliance with Mears Group IMSF013 A–G documents and payment terms
• Undertake pre- and post-contract duties including pricing, tender build-ups, variations, and final accounts
• Prepare interim applications for payment in line with company procedures and budgets
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to contract and subcontractor performance
• Maintain a professional approach in all stakeholder interactions
• Uphold high standards of health and safety
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain company assets in good condition and report any damages promptly
• Support team operations by covering absences and attending meetings and training as required

You must have:

• Full, current UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrates company values, especially a customer-first approach
• Knowledge of building construction, contracts, and quantity surveying; experience in the Social Housing sector

• Effective communication and IT literacy

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a company-wide thank you event
• Paid Volunteering Leave to support causes you care about
• Mears Rewards – staff perks including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Share Save scheme and family-friendly policies

This is your opportunity to take a lead role in a dynamic, purpose-driven team. Join Mears and help us deliver repairs that really make a difference.

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.

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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.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.