Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Tower Hamlets Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed term for 12 months Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £38,000 per annum

About the Role

We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Tower Hamlets. This role assists 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.

Responsibilities

• Support all cost, budgetary and value analysis activities across the contract.
• Produce accurate and timely CVRs, valuations, variations and final accounts in line with contract terms.
• Ensure efficient income recovery by processing valuation certificates and maintaining all contractual documentation.
• Prepare documents in accordance with contract conditions and Mears' Scheme of Delegated Authority.
• Manage end‑to‑end subcontractor processes including order placement, certification, and payments.
• Work in line with Mears Group procedures, our Subcontractor Portal, and payment terms.
• Assist with pricing, target costs, tender build‑ups, task prices, variations/compensation events, measurement, interim applications and final accounts.
• Work in full compliance with Mear's budgeting and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on KPIs, subcontract performance, and internal processes.
• Maintain a strong customer‑first approach and uphold the highest health & safety standards.
• Support wider business needs including meetings, training and cover for team absences.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or experience in Quantity Surveying
• Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, and QS procedures.
• Experience within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.
• Clear communication of technical and commercial information.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Entitlement to work within the UK.

Additional Requirements

• Must be aged over 21 to drive a Mears vehicle.
• Must have held your licence for over 3 months.
• Must have less than 9 points on your licence.
• Subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity leave (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay)
• Paternity leave (4 weeks full pay)
• Adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Access to colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development (Disability, Pride, Ethnic Diversity, Women in Leadership, Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities)
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension contribution (employee can choose between 4% and 6%, which the company will match with Scottish Widows)
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Contact

Laura Bourne laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk

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About Mears Group

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). 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.