Site-Based Assistant Surveyor — HMP Hindley (Car Allowance)

Wates Smartspace; Hindley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is hiring an Assistant Surveyor for the HMP Hindley project. This site-based role offers exposure to the full surveying lifecycle on a live three-year delivery, with a car allowance and regional project opportunities.

You will work closely with the commercial team, supporting procurement, valuations, cost control and reporting while developing your surveying career on a major public-sector scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within construction.
• Working towards or completed a relevant construction/Quantity Surveying qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Organised and accurate with commercial information.
• Confident communication with colleagues and supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontractor procurement and package management.
• Prepare and review valuations and payments.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management.
• Help manage variations and change control.
• Support monthly commercial reporting and maintain accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Support the commercial team to deliver the project safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Subcontractor procurement

Valuations & payments

Cost reporting

Budget management

Change control

Commercial reporting

Record keeping

Stakeholder relations

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Wates Smartspace is hiring an Assistant Surveyor for the HMP Hindley project. This site-based role offers exposure to the full surveying lifecycle on a live three-year delivery, with a car allowance and regional project opportunities.

You will work closely with the commercial team, supporting procurement, valuations, cost control and reporting while developing your surveying career on a major public-sector scheme.