Assistant Quantity Surveyor

WATES; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support their Construction Team on technically complex projects. The role involves procuring materials, managing sub-contract packages, and ensuring compliance with contractual procedures. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the commercial aspects of construction and the opportunity to advance in a supportive environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel covered to sites

Private Medical and Pension benefits

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Qualifications

• A keen interest in commercial aspects of construction with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients.
• Attention to detail for procurement and record-keeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and subcontract works to facilitate project delivery.
• Commercial management of sub-contract packages.
• Record keeping and monitoring of payments related to project delivery.

Skills

Commercial assessment

Procurement

Contract management

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Team focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of Construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Assistant Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, providing support to the Quantity Surveyors in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

Assistant Quantity Surveyors work collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.

What I Will Do

• Procurement of materials, equipment and subcontract works – undertaking commercial assessment of quotes received and ensuring the timely placement of orders to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met.
• Commercial management of smaller sub-contract packages, ensuring all contractual processes are completed on time including measurement and valuation of sub-contract applications.
• Complete agreed record keeping in relation to the project, whilst monitoring and handling payments in relation to plant, materials and labour.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working
• 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 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits – 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via [e-mail] and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.

Our Promise

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 – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process please click on the following link: National Security Vetting