Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Wates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-volume contract managing approximately 4,500 properties. The role offers exposure to commercial and financial management, with close collaboration with senior surveyors and operational teams.

You will develop skills in cost control, procurement, and CVR processes while building knowledge of contracts and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Studying towards (or completed) a construction-related degree.
• Strong interest in quantity surveying and cost management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 and support health & safety standards.

Skills

Quantity surveying interest

Communication skills

Organised

Proactive mindset

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

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 ., Commercial & Financial Management

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
• Studying towards (or completed) a construction-related degree

Strong interest in quantity surveying & cost management Good understanding of:

• Construction methods
• Cost control & valuation
• Contract administration

Excellent communication & relationship-building skills Highly organised with a proactive mindset Keen to learn, develop and grow within the business