Assistant Surveyor

Wates Group; Town of Enfield (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic property services team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, assisting in crucial commercial functions and contract reporting. You'll gain hands-on experience by visiting sites, managing compliance information, and developing an understanding of cost and value reconciliation. With a commitment to employee development, this firm provides extensive learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and industry-leading family leave benefits. Join a company dedicated to creating thriving places and fostering a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

26 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays

Extensive Learning and Development Opportunities

Industry-Leading Family Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and good numeracy skills are essential.
• Basic commercial skills required; further training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quantity Surveyor in developing pre- and post-contract strategies.
• Monitor on-site progress and control costs with the operations team.
• Attend client meetings and collaborate on supply chain services.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Commercial Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Coins System

Job description

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The Vacancy

Here at Wates, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our property services team within the Specialist division, carrying out Maintenance and Refurbishment works to commercial properties.

Your time will be split between 2 offices during the week: 2/3 days in our City of London office and the remainder in our Enfield office.

The main aim of this role is to assist the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager in developing and implementing all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities Will Include

• Visiting sites on an ad-hoc basis to survey potential works, alongside Supervisors or the Commercial Lead.
• Ensuring the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment, and Sub-contract works; undertaking commercial assessment of quotes received; and ensuring the timely placement of orders.
• Working closely with the operations team to monitor on-site progress and control costs.
• Attending client meetings alongside the Quantity Surveyor.
• Collaborating with the Quantity Surveyor to procure supply chain services.
• Collating, updating, and filing compliance information, and managing trackers to monitor deadlines.
• Reviewing subcontractor payment applications monthly and inputting them into the Coins system.
• Developing an understanding of internal/external commercial strategies regarding minor subcontract packages and on-site prelims.
• Understanding Cost and Value Reconciliation (CVR) to support the production of monthly CVR reports.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, good numeracy skills, high computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.), and the ability to build relationships with Wates’ delivery team, clients, and subcontractors. Basic commercial skills are required as a minimum; further training, mentoring, and education (HNC/HND/Degree) will support your development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays and more
• Extensive learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of fully paid paternity leave

Given the nature of this position, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at the offer stage. 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 also be required.

To learn more about these checks, please visit: National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, founded over 125 years ago. We are driven by our purpose: ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environments with our customers, partners, and communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. We promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable.

The Wates Group is committed to environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, Zero Carbon, and Positive Nature Enhancement, aiming to lead the industry in reducing environmental impact.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Construction

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