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. Get ready to dive into high-profile, technically challenging projects across multiple sectors—where fresh thinking, sharp commercial instincts, and a passion for making a real impact are essential.
If you live and breathe construction and are eager to step up, shake things up, and shape the future of the built environment—this is your moment!
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 celebrates new ideas and prioritizes people. Whether you’re from Liverpool, Manchester, or anywhere in between, we’re here to help you rise—on your terms.
Your Role
As a Site Surveyor, you’ll be a key player—owning your work packages, driving commercial performance, and influencing how our most ambitious projects come to life. You’ll be trusted to take the lead, solve problems, and collaborate closely with everyone from clients to supply chain partners.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities 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.
* Working closely with our Commercial Lead to shape final accounts and ensure alignment with best practices.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Car Allowance or Company Car (subject to Role/Grade).
* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates).
* Extensive corporate benefits including:
o Private Medical Insurance
o Pension with 8% employer contribution
o Health and Wellness programme
o 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Excellent 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.
Our Commitment to You
We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, helping us grow and innovate as a business. Even if you don’t have all the skills listed, many may be transferable to other roles within the Wates Group.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and proud to have received accolades such as gold accreditation with Investors in People. We are also a Disability Confident employer, valuing long-term relationships as a family-owned business.
Please note that due to the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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.
About Wates
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: Creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled environments.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and taking action on climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people: Fostering opportunities and relationships so that everyone feels included and valued.
Join us at Wates, where your career can thrive as we build a better future together!