Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Wates; Stretford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Stretford is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support Quantity Surveyors in commercial functions and contract reporting. The ideal candidate will manage procurement and smaller sub-contract packages while ensuring compliance with project delivery objectives. This role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and extensive corporate benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternityleave and a comprehensive health and wellness programme.

Benefits

Industry leading family leave benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Private Medical

Pension with 8% employers’ contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to assess quotes and make timely orders.
• Experience with commercial management of sub-contracts.
• Knowledge of project record keeping and payment handling.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and equipment.
• Managing smaller sub-contract packages.
• Monitoring payments for materials and labor.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement skills

Record keeping

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 meet business objectives.
• 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.

Required Skills & Conditions

Wates are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction Team focusing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. Applicants will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Benefits

• Industry leading family leave benefits – 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
• 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 more.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

Equal Opportunity

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, and we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Contact

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 and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.

Further Information

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

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