Annual salary: up to £38,000.00
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed term for 12 months (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.
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.
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.
Role Criteria
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.
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)
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…