Assistant Site Surveyor

Wates Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel to sites

Private Medical

Pension 8% employer contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development programme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Wates Smartspace in the UK delivers fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance services across the Southern region. As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Team with budgets, cost estimates and financial reporting to keep projects on track.

This role suits detail-minded professionals who enjoy numbers, site work, cost control, and collaboration with project teams. The package includes a competitive salary, flexible working, travel to sites, and strong development

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation, budgeting and tender processes.
• Familiar with final accounts, cost reconciliation and subcontractor dealings.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites and work with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender documents.
• Subcontractor Management: handle subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Cost Monitoring: track project costs and identify financial risks or opportunities.
• Reporting: assist in cost reports and forecasts for accurate tracking.
• Site Visits: attend site visits to monitor progress and ensure contractual compliance.
• Final Accounts: support final accounts and settlement of claims.
• Collaboration: work 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 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].