Assistant Site Surveyor

Wates Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working

Car allowance / company car

Travel to sites

Private medical, pension 8% employer

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development programme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Wates Group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our Commercial Team on projects across the Southern region. If you enjoy details, numbers, and understanding how the built world works, this is the role for you.

You will assist in cost estimation, manage subcontractor accounts, monitor costs, and help prepare final accounts, while collaborating closely with site teams to keep projects on budget and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation, budgets, and tender documents.
• Ability to track costs, identify risks, and support final accounts.
• Strong collaboration with project teams and site staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents.
• Support subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and negotiations.
• Monitor project costs to keep on budget and identify risks.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts with accurate financial tracking.
• Participate in site visits to monitor progress and contract compliance.
• Assist in preparing final accounts and cost reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Subcontractor Management

Cost Monitoring

Reporting

Site Visits

Final Accounts

Collaboration

Job description

Welcome to Wates Smartspace—a place where innovation meets impact. We're the go-to experts in fit-out, refurbishment, and maintenance services across the UK. From modern office spaces to cutting-edge retail environments, we bring spaces to life with creativity, sustainability, and flair. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement that's reimagining places for people to thrive.

Right now we are looking for talented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Surveyor, to support our projects across the Southern region.

The Role

As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be diving into the heart of our projects, supporting our wider Commercial Team to keep everything on track— both in budget and quality. If you're all about the details, love numbers, and are curious about how the built world works, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure projects are financially viable.
• Subcontractor Management: Support the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and negotiations.
• Cost Monitoring: Track project costs, identifying any financial risks or opportunities to keep projects on budget.
• Reporting: Contribute to the preparation and analysis of cost reports and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
• Site Visits: Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Final Accounts: Assist in preparing final accounts, including cost reconciliation and settlement of any contractual claims.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to ensure smooth project delivery, sharing insights and solutions as needed.

What We Will Offer You

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car *
• Travel covered to any of our sites*
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

*Subject to role…….)

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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]