We are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, supporting a portfolio of projects along the South Coast, including Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of schemes, gaining exposure to different project types while playing a key role in commercial delivery. You will work closely with project teams to ensure strong cost management and successful commercial outcomes across multiple live projects.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre‑construction through to final account
* Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
* Preparing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
* Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
* Supporting and contributing to cost planning and budgeting activities
* Working closely with project delivery, design and supply chain teams
* Ensuring commercial processes are followed and aligned with company standards
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within construction or the built environment
* Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes
* Experience managing projects or multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Good stakeholder management and communication skills
* A proactive, organised and commercially focused approach
* Willingness to travel across South Coast project locations
Why Join Wates
* Work across a varied and interesting portfolio of South Coast projects
* Join a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with a strong people‑first culture
* Collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment
* Opportunities for career development and progression
* Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible
Our Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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