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Wates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our innovative construction team based in Rugby. We undertake high-profile, technically challenging projects across various sectors—projects that require innovative thinking, strong commercial skills, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
If you are passionate about construction and eager to advance your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Why join Wates?
Because we don’t just build projects—we build careers. Join a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that values new ideas and prioritizes people. No matter where you are from, we will support your growth—on your terms.
What you’ll be doing
You will be a key contributor—owning your work packages, enhancing commercial performance, and influencing our ambitious projects. You will lead, solve problems, and collaborate with clients and supply chain partners.
Your daily tasks will include:
* Developing commercial strategies and managing subcontract packages
* Maximising cash flow through cost control and negotiations
* Supporting procurement, leading tenders, and producing subcontract orders
* Collaborating with our Commercial Lead on final accounts and ensuring alignment with best practices
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working arrangements
* Car Allowance / Company Car (role/grade dependent)
* Travel expenses covered to any of our sites (HMRC rates applicable)
* Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension with 8% employer contribution, Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid maternity and 12 weeks paid paternity leave. For more about LIFE AT WATES, visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
We welcome diverse talent to help us grow and innovate. Even if you lack some skills listed, many are transferable within the WATES Group.
If you have questions or need support during the application process, contact our In-House Recruitment Team via [emailprotected], and we will assist you.
As a responsible employer, we are committed to equality. We are recognized with gold accreditation from Investors in People and are a Disability Confident employer. Being family-owned, we value long-term relationships.
Please note, this role requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually; we do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply. More info: National Security Vetting
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The Vacancy
Wates is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our innovative team in Rugby, working on high-profile, challenging projects across multiple sectors, demanding innovative thinking, sharp commercial skills, and a drive to make an impact.
If you are passionate about construction and eager to advance your career, this is your moment.
Why join Wates?
Because we don’t just build projects—we build careers. Join a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that values new ideas and puts people first. No matter where you are from, we will support your growth—on your terms.
What you’ll be doing
You will be a key contributor—owning your work packages, enhancing commercial performance, and influencing our ambitious projects. You will lead, solve problems, and collaborate with clients and supply chain partners.
Your daily tasks will include:
* Developing commercial strategies and managing subcontract packages
* Maximising cash flow through cost control and negotiations
* Supporting procurement, leading tenders, and producing subcontract orders
* Collaborating with our Commercial Lead on final accounts and ensuring alignment with best practices
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working arrangements
* Car Allowance / Company Car (role/grade dependent)
* Travel expenses covered to any of our sites (HMRC rates applicable)
* Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension with 8% employer contribution, Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid maternity and 12 weeks paid paternity leave. For more about LIFE AT WATES, visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
We welcome diverse talent to help us grow and innovate. Even if you lack some skills listed, many are transferable within the WATES Group.
If you have questions or need support during the application process, contact our In-House Recruitment Team via [emailprotected], and we will assist you.
As a responsible employer, we are committed to equality. We are recognized with gold accreditation from Investors in People and are a Disability Confident employer. Being family-owned, we value long-term relationships.
Please note, this role requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually; we do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply. More info: National Security Vetting
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Work for Wates
Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, construction, and property maintenance company with over 125 years of history. Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our three promises:
* Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environments with our partners and communities.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people: Building opportunities and relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.
We are proud of our recognition as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. We ensure our recruitment is fair and non-discriminatory, regardless of background.
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