Assistant Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, where you'll play a critical role in managing project costs and supporting a dynamic commercial team. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that shape communities, ensuring financial viability and quality throughout the construction process. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, this company provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about numbers and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working

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

Learning and development programmes

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Track project costs and identify financial risks.
• Participate in site visits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Subcontractor Management

Cost Monitoring

Reporting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Vacancy

Welcome to Wates Construction—a company built on excellence, innovation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. We specialise in constructing and transforming spaces that shape communities, from state-of-the-art commercial developments to essential public sector projects.

Right now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team as an Assistant Surveyor, supporting our dynamic projects across the Northern Home Counties. If you’re ready to be part of a business that builds for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be diving into the heart of our projects, supporting our wider Commercial Team to keep everything on track—both in budget and quality. If you’re all about the details, love numbers, and are curious about how the built world works, this is the role for you.

You will be responsible for:

1. Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents to ensure projects are financially viable.
2. Subcontractor Management: Support the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and negotiations.
3. Cost Monitoring: Track project costs, identifying any financial risks or opportunities to keep projects on budget.
4. Reporting: Contribute to the preparation and analysis of cost reports and forecasts, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
5. Site Visits: Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
6. Final Accounts: Assist in preparing final accounts, including cost reconciliation and settlement of any contractual claims.
7. Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to ensure smooth project delivery, sharing insights and solutions as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• 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…
• One of the best learning and development programmes, customizable to support your career progression goals (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

(*Subject to role…)

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES, please click on the following link: https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always looking for new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate. Even if you don’t have all the skills listed, many are transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and proud to have received accolades such as gold accreditation with Investors in People. We value long-term relationships and understand the importance of diversity.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS). Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on criminal record or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

Learn more about the checks at: Security Vetting

Work for Wates

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

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

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive spaces for communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and addressing climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included and valued.

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