Annual salary: up to £50,000.00

Quantity Surveyor

Islington

Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £50,000 per annum,

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.

About the Role:

We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within our busy Islington office. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments and final account settlement.

Collating and issuing tender packs for sub-contractor work packages
Negotiation and analysis of Sub contractor tender returns
Producing tender analysis for subcontract work packages
Completion of Subcontract orders and variations
Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts
Completing Monthly CVRs and cost reporting
Cost reporting and budget control
Attending site project meetings
Prepare and issue monthly valuations, cash flow forecasts, key date trackers
 

Role Criteria:

HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
Experience of working within the Construction industry for a social housing contractor
Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
Strong mathematical ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good business sense
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
Enthusiasm
Flexibility
Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
A methodical approach
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
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 contact Laura Bourne on laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

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 either before or upon commencement of employment.