Join Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Wates is on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join our innovative construction team in Rugby. We’re tackling high-profile, technically challenging projects across various sectors—projects that require fresh thinking, sharp commercial instincts, and a passion for making a real impact. If you live and breathe construction and are eager to shape the future of the built environment, this is your moment!
Why Choose Wates?
At Wates, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that celebrates new ideas and prioritizes people. Whether you’re from Liverpool, Manchester, or anywhere in between, we’re here to help you rise—on your terms.
Your Role
As a Site Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in our projects. You’ll own your work packages, drive commercial performance, and influence how our most ambitious projects come to life. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing smart commercial strategies and managing your own subcontract packages.
* Maximizing cash flow through effective cost control and negotiations.
* Supporting procurement strategies, leading tender processes, and producing subcontract orders.
* Collaborating closely with our Commercial Lead to shape final accounts and ensure alignment with best practices.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our team members for their hard work. Here’s what you can expect:
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 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 with an 8% employer contribution, Health and Wellness program, and 26 days of holidays + bank holidays.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
Our Commitment to You
At Wates, we are committed to equality and inclusivity. We are proud to have received numerous accolades, including gold accreditation with Investors in People, and we are recognized as a Disability Confident employer. As a family-owned business, we value long-term relationships and understand the importance of a supportive work environment.
Please note that due to the nature of this position, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at the offer stage. We assess applicants with criminal convictions individually and assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record.
About Wates
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. Our purpose is to ‘reimagine places for people to thrive’, guided by our three promises:
* Thriving places: Working with customers, partners, and communities to create sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled environments.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and addressing climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people: Creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone feels included, invested in, and cared for.
Join us at Wates and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference!