via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Site Quantity Surveyor

Wates
Swadlincote
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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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Why Join Wates?


  • 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. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

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 recruitment@wates.co.uk


Benefits
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Bonus
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits
Generous holiday
Enhanced family leave \& policies
Car salary sacrifice scheme

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