The Vacancy Welcome to Wates Construction—a company built on excellence, innovation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. We specialise in constructing and transforming spaces that shape communities, from state-of-the-art commercial developments to essential public sector projects.
Right now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Surveyor, supporting our dynamic projects across the Northern Home Counties. If you’re ready to be part of a business that builds for the future, we’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be diving into the heart of our projects, supporting our wider Commercial Team to keep everything on track— both in budget and quality. If you’re all about the details, love numbers, and are curious about how the built world works, this is the role for you.
You will be responsible for
- Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure projects are financially viable.
- Subcontractor Management: Support the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and negotiations.
- Cost Monitoring: Track project costs, identifying any financial risks or opportunities to keep projects on budget.
- Reporting: Contribute to the preparation and analysis of cost reports and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- Site Visits: Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Final Accounts: Assist in preparing final accounts, including cost reconciliation and settlement of any contractual claims.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to ensure smooth project delivery, sharing insights and solutions as needed.
WHAT WE OFFER - Competitive salary & profit share scheme
- Flexible working
- Car Allowance / Company Car *
- Travel covered to any of our sites*
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
- One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
(*Subject to role…….)
