Site Surveyor

Wates Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

People-first culture

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a major project in Bedfordshire, focusing on commercial management from inception to completion. The role involves procurement, cost control and working with cross-functional teams.

You will prepare cost reports, forecasts and valuations, manage variations and commercial risk, and support final accounts with delivery, design and supply chain colleagues. Experience on medium to large projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or the built environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach.
• Experience on medium to large construction projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial management of projects from inception to completion
• Assisting with procurement, subcontractor management and cost control
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and valuations
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Working closely with delivery, design and supply chain teams
• Ensuring commercial processes align with company standards and best practice

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join us on a major high profile project in Bedfordshire.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the commercial management of projects from inception to completion
• Assisting with procurement, subcontractor management and cost control
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and valuations
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Working closely with delivery, design and supply chain teams
• Ensuring commercial processes align with company standards and best practice

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or the built environment
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual processes
• Strong numerical, analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
• Experience on medium to large construction projects is beneficial

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a growing commercial team with a strong project pipeline
• Work on high-value, diverse projects across the Northern Home Counties
• Join a purpose-led, family-owned business with a people-first culture
• Supportive and inclusive working environmentClear opportunities for career development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexible working arrangements

Our Commitments

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

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role.

Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]