Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel support

Benefits package

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation works across social housing properties in North London (Haringey, Hackney, Islington). This is a development role for a Trainee/Graduate/Assistant Quantity Surveyor aiming to progress within a leading Tier 1 contractor environment.

You will work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Operational Teams, gaining

Qualifications

• Experience as Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Willingness to travel across North London sites.
• Working towards RICS membership (Desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Support subcontractor procurement, negotiation and accounting.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with variation management and change control.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial performance reports.
• Build relationships with operational teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Support final accounts agreement.
• Ensure records and procedures compliance.
• Contribute to safety, quality and customer satisfaction culture.

Skills

Trainee/Graduate/Assistant QS

Cost reporting

Valuations

Subcontractor management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Wates Property Services is continuing to grow following the successful mobilisation of major planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation contracts across the UK.

As our portfolio of work expands, we're investing in talented people who want to make a genuine impact within local communities while building a long-term career with one of the UK's leading property services providers.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation works across social housing properties within the North London boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Islington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing commercial professional currently working as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Graduate Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Operational Teams, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of commercial management, supporting the successful delivery of high-profile social housing contracts while developing your skills within a leading Tier 1 contractor environment.

Opportunity Snapshot

• Working across planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects within occupied social housing properties.
• Site-based role covering the North London boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Islington.
• Supporting the commercial management of multi-million-pound social housing programmes.
• Excellent opportunity for a Trainee or Graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to accelerate their development.
• Exposure to JCT contracts, subcontractor management, cost reporting and commercial controls.
• Salary, bonus scheme, car allowance/travel support and wider benefits package will be discussed during the screening process.

Main Duties

• Assisting with the commercial management of planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
• Supporting the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.
• Monitoring project costs and helping to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting variation management and change control processes.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly CVRs and commercial performance reports.
• Building strong working relationships with operational teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to company commercial procedures.
• Contributing to a positive culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience We're Seeking

• Experience working as a Trainee, Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the construction, property services or social housing sectors. (Desirable)
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor. (Desirable)
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across North London sites. (Essential)
• Working towards or interested in pursuing professional membership with RICS or a similar professional body (Desirable)

Our commitments:

WPS 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 [e-mail]