Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing & Cost Control in Evesham

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00. Contract starts 1 July 2026. Full‑time, permanent, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary £35,000.00 plus car allowance. Location: Evesham.

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 the Midlands housing property contracts. Your role ensures best‑in‑class commercial acumen, customer service, and compliance with safety, quality and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Criteria

• Full current UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates company values, especially a customer‑first approach.
• HNC/HND in Construction or Building Services.
• Knowledge of building construction, contracts and quantity surveying; experience in the Social Housing sector.
• Ability to take quantities from drawings using standard methods of measurement (SMM7).
• Effective communication and IT literacy.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, PPC and TPC contracts.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity‑paternity leave.
• Life assurance.
• Van & fuel card.
• Refer a friend schemes.
• Generous pension scheme and sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mears Rewards – discounts across major retailers.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Annual Mears Fun Day.
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 for more than 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.