Have you ever wanted to join the commercial world as an AQS? If so this is the opportunity for you! Here at Wates we have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our WPS team within our responsive maintenance division working on social housing contracts within the Derby area. You will be working alongside an existing team of surveyors so will have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are pleased to share we can offer hybrid working for this role however as the office is in Swadlincote you will need to be in travelling distance to the site. Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and externally to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on time We are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge. You will need to be degree qualified ideally in surveying (but not a must) but what is really key is we are looking for someone who is willing to learn, adapt and have the right attitude to want to do well Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting