Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Vacancy

Wates are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Team focusing on high‑profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas and elevate yourself within the industry, then join us and help create tomorrow together.

Our Assistant Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, providing support to the Quantity Surveyors in the development and implementation of all pre‑ and post‑contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Assistant Quantity Surveyors work collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.

As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be involved in:

• Procurement of materials, equipment and subcontract works – undertaking commercial assessment of quotes received and ensuring the timely placement of orders to facilitate project delivery and meet business objectives.
• Commercial management of smaller sub‑contract packages, ensuring all contractual processes are completed on time including measurement and valuation of sub‑contract applications.
• Maintaining agreed record keeping in relation to the project, monitoring and handling payments related to plant, materials and labour.

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car allowance / company car (subject to role/grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including private medical, pension 8% employers’ contribution, health and wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and more
• Excellent range of learning and development activities to support career progression
• Industry‑leading family leave benefits – 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment and are committed to equality and inclusion as a Disability Confident employer. Applicants may be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. For more information on the checks, visit National Security Vetting.

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