Site Quantity Surveyor

Wates; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Site Quantity Surveyor for a major construction project in South Derbyshire. You will join a high-performing commercial team and contribute to cost control, subcontractor management and successful financial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Site Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial management skills, capable of managing subcontractor packages and delivering robust cost control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in QS/site quantity surveying on construction projects.
• Strong cost control and commercial reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of work packages from procurement to final account.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, prepare valuations and forecasts, monitor costs and support change and risk management.
• Provide accurate reporting and commercial insight to support project performance and decision-making.

Skills

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Site based

Commercial management

Forecasting

Job description

We are looking for a Site Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major construction project in South Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing commercial team on a large and complex scheme. You will play a key role in the day-to-day commercial management of the project, helping to ensure strong cost control, effective subcontractor management and successful financial outcomes throughout the construction lifecycle. Working closely with operational, design and supply chain teams, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of a significant project while developing your experience within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll support the commercial management of designated work packages from procurement through to final account. This will include managing subcontractor relationships, preparing valuations and forecasts, monitoring costs and supporting the management of change and commercial risk. Working alongside the wider project team, you'll help maintain robust commercial controls, provide accurate reporting and deliver the commercial insight needed to support project performance and decision-making.

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Site Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of commercial management within the construction industry. You’ll have experience working on medium to large construction projects, managing subcontractor packages and supporting cost control activities throughout the delivery phase. Strong communication and organisational skills will be essential, along with the ability to build positive working relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain partners. You’ll be commercially aware, proactive in your approach and motivated by delivering successful project outcomes as part of a collaborative team.

• Be part of a major construction project in South Derbyshire
• Join a collaborative and experienced commercial team
• Gain valuable experience on a large and complex scheme
• Benefit from excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible

Our commitments: Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.