Rising MEP QS — Fit-Out & Smart Building Projects

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

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.