Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Ipswich

Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £38,850 PA

Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for a Quantity Surveyor has arisen!

Who are we:

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance. Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide. 

About the Role:

We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. 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:

• Qualification in Surveying or Construction or equivalent experience
• 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 and Flexibility
• Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
• A methodical approach
• Full UK 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 and Fuel Card
• Overtime available
• Enhanced Pension
• Uniform provided

If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply below via the link. If you have any further questions, please contact Lauren on lauren.bellini@mearsgroup.co.uk  or, quoting the job reference number for further information.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license 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 before commencement of employment. We are also a Forces Friendly employer and an ERS Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder.