Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Wates Group; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wates Group in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-volume, fast-paced social housing contract managing ~4,500 properties. You will work closely with experienced surveyors and operational teams to maximise value and ensure commercial performance.

You'll gain hands-on experience across procurement, cost control, valuation and monthly reporting, while developing your commercial skills and building knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and CVR

Qualifications

• Studying towards (or completed) a construction-related degree.
• Strong interest in quantity surveying & cost management.
• Good understanding of construction methods.
• Good understanding of cost control & valuation.
• Good understanding of contract administration.
• Excellent communication & relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with a proactive mindset.
• Keen to learn, develop and grow within the business.

Responsabilités

• Maximise contract value and entitlement.
• Manage ~200 exclusions per month & 25-30 voids.
• Carry out site measurements and take-offs.
• Monitor weekly materials & subcontractor spend vs forecasts.
• Support production of cost/value reports and commercial insight.
• Issue purchase orders & scopes for void works.
• Process subcontractor applications within contractual timeframes.
• Develop understanding of procurement and subcontract processes.
• Scope repair works and voids using NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Maintain accurate site records (materials, variations, dayworks).
• Assist in monthly reporting and CVR processes.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors & internal teams.
• Communicate professionally and confidently.
• Support operational teams with commercial awareness reports.
• Learn and apply commercial processes to maximise returns.
• Build knowledge of contracts, cost control & valuation.
• Take ownership of your personal and professional development.
• Carry out site safety checks.
• Support best practice across health & safety standards.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Relationship building

Highly organised

Proactive mindset

Keen to learn

Cost control

Valuation knowledge

Contract administration

Construction methods

Formation

Construction-related degree (studying or completed)

Description du poste

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Social Housing

Contract Value: ~£5m per annum

We're looking for a motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-volume, fast-paced contract managing ~4,500 properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial skills while working closely with experienced Surveyors and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

• Maximise contract value and entitlement
• Manage ~200 exclusions per month & 25-30 voids
• Carry out site measurements and take-offs
• Monitor weekly materials & subcontractor spend vs forecasts
• Support production of cost/value reports and commercial insight

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Issue purchase orders & scopes for void works
• Process subcontractor applications within contractual timeframes
• Develop understanding of procurement and subcontract processes

Project & Cost Control

• Scope repair works and voids using NHF Schedule of Rates
• Maintain accurate site records (materials, variations, dayworks)
• Assist in monthly reporting and CVR processes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors & internal teams
• Communicate professionally and confidently
• Support operational teams with commercial awareness reports

Development & Process

• Learn and apply commercial processes to maximise returns
• Build knowledge of contracts, cost control & valuation
• Take ownership of your personal and professional development

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Carry out site safety checks
• Support best practice across health & safety standards

About You

• Studying towards (or completed) a construction-related degree
• Strong interest in quantity surveying & cost management
• Good understanding of construction methods
• Good understanding of cost control & valuation
• Good understanding of contract administration
• Excellent communication & relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with a proactive mindset
• Keen to learn, develop and grow within the business

Why Join?

• Work on a high-value, high-volume contract
• Gain hands-on experience across all commercial functions
• Clear path for career progression
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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 offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

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]