Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £36,000 per Annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, car allowance, staff rewards, EAP support
About Mears Group
Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.
About the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Birmingham. 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.
Role 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.
- Manage client invoicing and overhead reporting in collaboration with operational and finance teams.
- 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 Mears 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.
Role Criteria
- Minimum HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying
- Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, and QS procedures.
- Experience within the Social Housing sector.
- Ability to take quantities from sketches/drawings and abstract dimensions (SMM7/NRM).
- 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.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
- Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
- 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 - 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
- Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
- Company Sick Pay
- Employee can choose between 4% and 6% pension contribution which the company will match with Scottish Widows
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- £4,000 annual car allowance or Company car
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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham employer: mearsgroup
Mears Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to providing meaningful support to vulnerable communities, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture, comprehensive training opportunities, and the unique advantage of working in the vibrant city of Glasgow, where they can make a real difference in people's lives.
