Quantity Surveyor

Watkin Jones PLC; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Watkin Jones Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Homes team in Bangor, North Wales. You will manage project costs, support procurement, and maintain accurate commercial reporting while building strong relationships with site teams, subcontractors and clients.

Regular site visits are expected, with flexible home-working where business needs allow, enabling a healthy balance between collaboration and site presence as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding sector.
• Good understanding of cost reporting, subcontract management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and able to adapt to bespoke platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and support procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate commercial reporting for projects.
• Build strong relationships with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Support regular site visits and ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

Skills

Excel

Cost reporting

Subcontract management

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Organised

Commercial awareness

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Homes team and support the successful delivery of residential developments.

Working closely with senior commercial and operational colleagues, you'll play an important role in managing project costs, supporting procurement activities, maintaining accurate commercial reporting, and helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably. You'll build strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors and clients, becoming a trusted member of the wider project team.

The role is based at our Bangor, North Wales office, with regular site visits typically required around twice per week. We also offer flexibility to work from home where business needs allow, supporting a healthy balance between collaboration, site presence and remote working.

What we’re looking for

To succeed in this role, you'll have previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding sector and a good understanding of cost reporting, subcontract management, valuations, variations and final accounts. You'll need to be organised, commercially minded and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.Technology plays a key part in this role, so you'll need to be confident using Microsoft Excel and keen to embrace new systems. We use a range of bespoke platforms, so an ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technology is essential.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude. You'll be proactive, keen to learn, happy to collaborate with others and willing to get involved wherever needed. You'll enjoy finding solutions, building relationships and contributing positively to the success of the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive business, work on high-quality residential developments and develop your career alongside experienced commercial professionals.

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Wellbeing: Access to‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Company Car or a Car Allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution, continue to develop your skills and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

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