Wates Group
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Wates Group, based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
Reference a532b92400bd853402a4ac325d643dc2
About the role
Assistant Surveyor – HMP Hindley
Site Based | Car Allowance
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our team at HMP Hindley, working on an exciting project with around three years of delivery ahead.
This is a great role for someone looking to build their commercial experience on a significant live project, working alongside an experienced project team and gaining exposure across the full surveying lifecycle.
Beyond Hindley, there is also an exciting pipeline of work across the region, making this a brilliant time to join the team and develop your career with us.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with the project's commercial team, you'll support with:
- Subcontractor procurement and package management
- Preparing and reviewing valuations and payments
- Cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
- Managing variations and change control
- Supporting monthly commercial reporting
- Maintaining accurate commercial records
- Building strong relationships with subcontractors and the wider project team
- Supporting the commercial team to deliver the project safely, on time and within budget
What we're looking for
You'll ideally:
- Have some experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within construction
- Be working towards, or have completed, a relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification
- Have good numerical and analytical skills
- Be organised, accurate and comfortable working with commercial information
- Communicate confidently with colleagues and supply chain partners
- Be keen to learn and take on more responsibility as your experience grows
This is a site-based role at HMP Hindley and comes with a car allowance.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your surveying career while being part of a major project and an exciting regional pipeline, we'd love to hear from you.
Reference: a532b92400bd853402a4ac325d643dc2 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 11 Feb 2027 · Listed via Wates Group
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