Quantity Surveyor — Hybrid Working, Drive Commercial Value

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional membership fees paid

Training and leadership development

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering and community engagement

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across allocated UK projects from pre-construction to final account. You will work with Project Managers, Design Teams, Clients and supply chain partners to maintain financial control, safeguarding on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes managing risk, driving value, and reporting performance to senior commercial leadership, with opportunities to mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and collaborate

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or working towards chartership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cost plans to ensure targets.
• Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment; certify payments.
• Manage subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities; support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and support project teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Numerical analysis

Contract understanding

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree

RICS/CIOB membership or studying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

Wates is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across allocated UK projects from pre-construction to final account. You will work with Project Managers, Design Teams, Clients and supply chain partners to maintain financial control, safeguarding on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes managing risk, driving value, and reporting performance to senior commercial leadership, with opportunities to mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and collaborate