The Opportunity Awaits
Are you ready to break the mold, unleash your creativity, and elevate your career in a vibrant, high-profile environment? Wates is searching for a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic construction team, tackling technically complex projects across various sectors. If you’re passionate about the commercial side of construction and eager to make a real impact, this is your moment!
Why Choose Wates?
* 🌟 Work on standout projects that push boundaries
* 🤝 Join a talented, diverse, and supportive team
* 📈 Enjoy real opportunities for career growth
Your Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take charge of your own work packages and play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial strategies. Collaborating closely with customers and industry specialists, you’ll drive value, ensure compliance, and champion best practices.
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
* Leading subcontract packages and contributing to tender strategies
* Maximizing project cash flow through effective management
* Supporting procurement strategies and final account agreements
What We Offer You
* 💰 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 (8% employer contribution), Health and Wellness program, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, and much more!
* 📚 A wide range of learning and development activities to support your career progression.
* 👶 Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
At Wates, we are always on the lookout for diverse talent to help us grow and innovate. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, many of your skills may be transferable to other roles within the Wates Group.
Our Commitment to You
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are dedicated to equality and have been recognized for our efforts with accolades such as gold accreditation with Investors in People. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Being a family-owned business, we value long-term relationships and understand the importance of community.
Please note that due to the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) 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 or any disclosed offenses. Certain roles may also require additional pre-employment checks.
Join the Wates Family
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.
We are driven by our purpose: ‘Reimagining places for people to thrive’, and our three promises:
* Thriving places – Collaborating with customers, partners, and communities to create sustainable, inclusive spaces full of opportunity.
* Thriving planet – Protecting nature and addressing climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people – Fostering opportunities and relationships so that everyone feels included, invested in, and cared for.
Join us in making a difference and be part of a team that truly values its people!