Annual salary: up to £35,857.08
REQ0036123
Permanent
Housing Repairs and Maintenance
Permanent
Business Area:
Contract Type:
Location:
Milton Keynes - Woodlands Business Park
South East of England
MK14 6EX
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Last Updated:
04
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11
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2025
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
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.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
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