Assistant Surveyor (MEP)

WATES; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Hybrid working opportunities

Training & development

Professional membership support

Structured career progression

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor with an MEP background to join our commercial team in Leatherhead. You will support budgets, cost plans, and subcontract procurement on high-profile fit-out projects, working closely with project managers and senior colleagues.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or construction, with exposure to MEP services, strong numerical skills and a proactive attitude to development within a busy environment.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant QS or commercial support role.
• Exposure to MEP services, building services engineering, fit out or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and managing project budgets and cost plans.
• Support subcontract procurement, tender evaluations and package recommendations.
• Prepare valuations, variations and cost reports.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with subcontractor account management and payments.
• Support the preparation of final accounts and reporting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree / HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Wates Smartspace, we create exceptional, technology-enabled workspaces that help our customers perform at their best. As part of one of the UK's leading family-owned construction and property services businesses, we're delivering innovative fit out, refurbishment and smart building solutions across a diverse range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor with an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) background or experience to join our commercial team based in Leatherhead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to develop their commercial career while working alongside experienced professionals on high-profile fit out and refurbishment projects.

The Role

Supporting the commercial team, you will assist in the effective financial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with project managers, supply chain partners and senior commercial colleagues, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
• Supporting subcontract procurement, tender evaluations and package recommendations
• Preparing valuations, variations and cost reports
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Assisting with subcontractor account management and payments
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Maintaining accurate project records and reporting information

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, commercially aware and passionate about building a career within Quantity Surveying.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or commercial support role
• Exposure to MEP services, building services engineering, fit out or construction projects
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard IT packages

What's in It for You?

At Wates, we're committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Industry-leading training and development
• Professional membership support
• Structured career progression
• Employee wellbeing and benefits programme
• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects within the Smartspace business

Why Wates?

We're proud of our heritage, our people and the positive impact we make on communities across the UK. Our purpose is to create places, communities and businesses that thrive, and we achieve this by empowering our people to be their best.

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]