Quantity Surveyor

Wates Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Car allowance

Company car

Travel to sites

Private medical

Pension 8% employers contribution

Health and wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Training & development

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support projects across the Northern region. You will lead on cost management, budgeting, and tendering from inception to completion, ensuring value for money and strong financial governance.

The role offers flexible working and travel across UK sites. We value drive, attention to detail and a passion for delivering high standards in construction.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure financial control.
• Subcontractor Liaison: Manage subcontractor accounts, including negotiating contracts, handling valuations, and processing payments.
• Financial Reporting: Provide accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and cost analysis to support project decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential financial risks, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet financial targets.
• Final Accounts: Lead the preparation of final accounts, including the resolution of contractual claims and the settlement of costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful project delivery.

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 a Quantity Surveyor, to support our projects across the Northern region.

The Role

As our Quantity Surveyor you will take the lead on exciting projects and help us deliver them to the highest standards. You'll play a crucial role in managing costs, ensuring value for money, and supporting the overall project lifecycle from inception to completion. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in the construction industry, this role offers you the chance to grow and advance in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Subcontractor Liaison: Manage subcontractor accounts, including negotiating contracts, handling valuations, and processing payments.
• Financial Reporting: Provide accurate and timely financial reports, forecasts, and cost analysis to support project decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential financial risks, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet financial targets.
• Final Accounts: Lead the preparation of final accounts, including the resolution of contractual claims and the settlement of costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and successful project delivery.

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.

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]