Senior Quantity Surveyor

WATES; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel covered to any of our sites

Private Medical

Pension 8% employers contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead financial management for projects in the Northern region across the UK. You will drive budgeting, cost control, and value optimisation while overseeing subcontractor contracts and payments, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

You will mentor junior team members, build strong client relationships, and contribute to high-quality project outcomes in a collaborative environment. Experience in UK construction is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior quantity surveying within UK construction projects.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills required.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and lead cost-control efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of projects from planning to handover.
• Develop cost management strategies to maximise value.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements, negotiations and payments.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Cost optimisation

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

The role:

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor you'll be at the forefront of managing the financial aspects of our most exciting projects, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and with an eye for quality. If you're passionate about your craft, value collaboration, and are eager to grow within a supportive environment, this is your next career move.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead & Manage: Take ownership of the financial management of our projects, guiding them from initial planning through to final handover.
• Optimize Costs: Develop and execute cost management strategies that ensure projects are financially sound while delivering maximum value.
• Contract Expertise: Oversee subcontractor agreements, handling everything from negotiations to payments, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Mitigate Risks: Proactively identify and address financial risks, keeping projects on track and within budget.
• Financial Reporting: Provide clear, insightful financial reports that help shape project decisions and strategies.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and excellence.

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary & bonus
• 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…
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