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 reimagining places for people to thrive.
Right now we are looking for talented individuals to join our team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, to support our projects across the Southern region.
The Role
As our Senior Quantity Surveyor you'll be at the forefront of managing the financial aspects of our most exciting projects, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and with an eye for quality. If you're passionate about your craft, value collaboration, and are eager to grow within a supportive environment, this is your next career move.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead & Manage: Take ownership of the financial management of our projects, guiding them from initial planning through to final handover.
* Optimize Costs: Develop and execute cost management strategies that ensure projects are financially sound while delivering maximum value.
* Contract Expertise: Oversee subcontractor agreements, handling everything from negotiations to payments, ensuring smooth project execution.
* Mitigate Risks: Proactively identify and address financial risks, keeping projects on track and within budget.
* Financial Reporting: Provide clear, insightful financial reports that help shape project decisions and strategies.
* Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
* Mentorship: Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and excellence.
Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage.
What We Will Offer You
* Competitive salary & bonus
* 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 and much more…
* One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
* Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
(*Subject to role…….)
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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