Senior Quantity Surveyor

WATES; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WATES is seeking a Senior Surveyor for projects across Leicestershire. This role involves leading commercial teams and managing strategies for complex construction projects, providing opportunities for growth in a diverse environment. Ideal candidates are commercially minded and ready to innovate in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Car allowance / company car

Travel expenses covered

Private medical insurance

Pension with 8% employer contribution

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial functions and teams.
• Strong understanding of contract management and procurement processes.
• Ability to produce financial and progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead project commercial team and manage contract obligations.
• Submit monthly cost reports and progress updates.
• Agree on external valuations for positive cash flow.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Team Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates is looking for a Senior Surveyor to join our construction team in Leicestershire, focusing on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and are seeking an opportunity to challenge norms, bring fresh ideas, and advance your career, join us to help create tomorrow together.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Senior Surveyors are vital to our business, leading project teams or clusters of packages with full responsibility for developing and implementing pre- and post-contract strategies, managing commercial functions, and contract reporting. They work collaboratively with clients and industry specialists, focusing on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practices.

As a Senior Surveyor, you will:

1. Manage the project commercial team, ensuring all Wates main contract obligations and process requirements are met, including procurement, subcontractor management, supply chain management, measurements and valuations, contractual notices, and change valuation.
2. Complete and submit monthly cost reports, procurement strategy updates, and progress reports, while developing and implementing tender strategies.
3. Agree on external valuations to maintain positive cash flow and produce final accounts for main contracts and subcontracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance / company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel expenses covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including private medical, pension with 8% employer contribution, health and wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid maternity and 12 weeks paid paternity leave

To learn more about LIFE AT WATES, visit our careers page.

We welcome applications from diverse talents. Even if you do not meet all listed skills, transferable skills are valuable. For any questions or to discuss opportunities confidentially, contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and proud of our accolades, including gold Investors in People and Disability Confident status. We value long-term relationships, being a family-owned business.

This role requires a DBS check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually; we do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply. Learn more about these checks at National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, construction, and property maintenance company with over 125 years of legacy.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by three promises:

• Thriving places – creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and combating climate change through innovation.
• Thriving people – fostering opportunities and inclusive relationships for all involved with us.

We are proud of our recognition as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair and inclusive.