Join Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!
Wates is on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join our innovative construction team based in Rugby. If you’re passionate about construction and eager to make a real impact, this is your chance to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors!
Why Choose Wates?
At Wates, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative, talented, and supportive team that values new ideas and prioritizes people. Whether you’re from Liverpool, Manchester, or anywhere in between, we’re here to help you thrive on your terms.
Your Role
As a Site Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in our projects. You’ll own your work packages, drive commercial performance, and influence how our most ambitious projects come to life. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing smart commercial strategies and managing your own subcontract packages.
* Maximizing cash flow through effective cost control and negotiations.
* Supporting procurement strategies, leading tender processes, and producing subcontract orders.
* Collaborating closely with our Commercial Lead to shape final accounts and ensure alignment with best practices.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* 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 with 8% employer contribution, Health and Wellness program, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, and much more!
* Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
Our Commitment
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are dedicated to equality and have been recognized 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, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at the offer stage. We assess applicants with criminal convictions individually and do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record.
About Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. With over 125 years of proud legacy in the built environment, we are driven by our purpose: ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’. Our three promises guide us:
* Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled environments.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and addressing climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people: Fostering opportunities and relationships that ensure everyone feels included and valued.
Join us at Wates and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the built environment!