Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Dover

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £40,800.00 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

We provide the repairs and maintenance service in approx. 4,500 Dover District Council properties, Services provided: Responsive repairs, Voids, Disabled adaptations, External and major work and Kitchens and bathroom refurbishments.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team, responsible for coding completion works using NHF V8 SOR’s and applying principles of SMM7. The role involves compiling monthly valuations, ensuring accurate cost supply, and conducting monthly subcontractor reviews. You will control all facets of cost, budgetary, and value analysis in accordance with contract terms, including producing budgets, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), value and cash forecasting, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Effective management of valuation certificates and documentation for efficient income recovery is essential. You will manage the end-to-end process of subcontractors, including order placement, certification, and payments, ensuring compliance with company procedures. Pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties include pricing target prices, AMPs, tender build-ups, Compensation Events/variations, and preparing interim applications for payment and Final Accounts. Monitoring KPIs, ensuring high standards of Health & Safety, and maintaining professional stakeholder communication are key. Additional duties include covering absences and attending meetings and training sessions as required.

Role Criteria:

• Knowledge of use of SOR’s in a similar environment
• Minimum HNC/HND or relevant experience
• Social housing experience
• Good Communication skills written and verbal.
• UK Full Driving licence

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform.

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please Francesca Park Davies on f.park-davies@mearsgroup.co.uk

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.