The Vacancy
Welcome to Wates Smartspace—a place where innovation meets impact. We’re the go-to experts in fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance services across the UK. From modern office spaces to cutting-edge retail environments, we bring spaces to life with creativity, sustainability, and flair. Here, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement that’s reimagining places for people to thrive. Right now we are looking for talented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Surveyor, to support our projects nationwide.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Learning and development programmes with extensive training across the group
* Industry-leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity
How to Learn More
To learn more about Life at Wates, please visit the Wates Careers site. If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team via recruitment@wates.co.uk.
Equal Opportunity and Background Checks
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have gold accreditation with Investors in People and to be a Disability Confident employer. As part of the role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at offer stage. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks.
National Security Vetting checks information is available on our site.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. We are committed to three environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, Zero Carbon, and Positive Nature Enhancement. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Management
Industries
* Construction
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