The Vacancy
Wates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our innovative construction team in the West. This role involves working on high-profile, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors, requiring fresh thinking, sharp commercial instincts, and a drive to make a significant impact.
If you are passionate about construction, eager to advance your career, and want to influence the future of the built environment, this is your opportunity.
Why join Wates?
At Wates, we build careers, not just projects. Join a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that values new ideas and prioritizes people. Whether you're from Liverpool, Manchester, or elsewhere, we will support your growth on your terms.
What you'll be doing
As a Site Surveyor, you will own work packages, drive commercial performance, and influence our ambitious projects. You will lead, problem-solve, and collaborate with clients and supply chain partners.
Your daily responsibilities include:
* Developing commercial strategies and managing subcontract packages
* Maximising cash flow through cost control and negotiations
* Supporting procurement, leading tenders, and producing subcontract orders
* Working with the Commercial Lead on final accounts and best practices
What We Offer
Competitive salary & profit share scheme
Flexible working
Car Allowance / Company Car (role/grade dependent)
Travel coverage to sites (subject to HMRC rates)
Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (8% employer contribution), Health & Wellness, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, and more
Opportunities for learning and career development
Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave. To learn more about LIFE AT WATES, click here.
We welcome a variety of talent to our teams, even if you don't meet all listed skills—many are transferable within the WATES Group.
If you need clarity on our vacancies, wish to discuss opportunities confidentially, or require assistance with the recruitment process, contact our In-House Recruitment Team.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud of our accolades, including gold Investors in People and Disability Confident status. As a family-owned business, we value long-term relationships.
This position requires a DBS check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records or offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.
Learn more about the checks involved here.
Work for Wates
Wates, founded over 125 years ago, is a leading UK family-owned development, construction, and property maintenance company. Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' guided by our promises:
* Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change.
* Thriving people: Ensuring inclusive opportunities and relationships.
We are proud of our recognition as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive, regardless of background.
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