Quantity Surveyor

Wates

  • Market Harborough, Leicestershire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a passion for the commercial side of construction?
Do you want to make a real impact on high-profile, technically complex projects and contribute fresh ideas in a supportive, forward-thinking team? If so, Wates invites you to challenge the norm, grow your career, and create tomorrow together!Why Join Wates?
  • Work on Major, High-Impact Projects: Be part of an innovative team tackling multi-sector, technically challenging projects.
  • Career Growth: We’re dedicated to helping you elevate your skills and experience, offering a clear path for progression.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a talented, diverse team that values your input, creativity, and ambition.
About the RoleAs a Quantity Surveyor in our Major Projects team, you’ll have full accountability for your projects or packages. You’ll be trusted to lead with commercial excellence, ensuring compliance, viability, and the highest industry standards.Your Responsibilities Will Include:
  • Leading Commercial Strategies: Take ownership of subcontract packages and work directly with the Commercial Lead to implement both internal and external tender strategies.
  • Managing Project Cashflow: Maximise project cashflow through effective subcontract management.
  • Supporting Project Procurement: Drive procurement strategies with a focus on tender inquiries, package reconciliations, and production of subcontract orders.
  • Contract Reporting: Manage all aspects of pre and post-contract strategies and reporting, while working closely with customers and industry specialists.
What We Offer:· Competitive salary & profit share scheme· Flexible working· Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)· Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)· Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…· Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.· Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. 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 a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link:#QSWates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.PLACEHOLDER

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