About the Role
We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our office-based team in Evesham. This role supports the Commercial and General Manager in overseeing financial and commercial activities across housing contracts. You’ll play a key role in budget control, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring commercial performance meets high standards of quality, safety, and value.
Role Responsibilities
1. Attend client and subcontractor meetings to support contract delivery and relationship management
2. Assist with monthly branch P&L reporting and financial forecasting
3. Prepare and submit accurate invoicing for clients in line with contract terms
4. Monitor and manage budgets across multiple workstreams, ensuring cost control and value for money
5. Support procurement activities, including subcontractor selection and negotiation
6. Review and manage contract variations, change orders, and lifecycle submissions
7. Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and commercial governance
8. Conduct site visits and liaise with operational teams to validate progress and financial claims
9. Produce commercial reports and analysis to support strategic decision-making
10. Collaborate with operational and finance teams to ensure alignment on project delivery
11. Maintain accurate records of valuations, payments, and contractual documentation
12. Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
13. Ensure all activities meet health and safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Role Criteria
14. HNC, HND, or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
15. Proven experience in a commercial surveying role, ideally within social housing
16. Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial frameworks
17. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
18. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
19. Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
20. Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems
21. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
22. Full UK driving licence
Benefits
23. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24. £4,500 car allowance
25. Company-wide Mears Fun Day to celebrate your hard work
26. Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
27. Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
28. Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
29. Family-friendly policies and flexible working support
30. Share Save and You Earn schemes
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.