Quantity Surveyor

Wates; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Car

Travel covered

Private Medical

Pension 8%

Holidays 26 + bank

Wellness programme

Training & development

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across projects, ensuring value for money and robust financial control from inception to completion.

You will manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments while providing timely cost analyses and forecasts to support project decisions. This role involves collaboration with project managers and clients, offering opportunities for growth within the Northern region of the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage project costs from inception to completion.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender documents.
• Ability to provide timely financial analysis and reports to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across projects and ensure financial control.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor valuations and payments.
• Provide accurate forecasts and cost analyses for decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to keep projects on budget.
• Prepare final accounts and resolve contractual cost claims.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

Cost Management

Subcontractor Liaison

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Final Accounts

Collaboration

Job description

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.,

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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.