Assistant Quantity Surveyor

🏗️ Assistant Quantity Surveyor

📍 Winchester, Hampshire

🌟 The Role

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Winchester. Supporting the Site and Project Surveyors, you will play an important role in delivering key commercial activities across the project lifecycle, from pre-contract planning through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment while gaining exposure to a range of refurbishment projects.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Assist with site measurements, take-offs, and cost control activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records, including:
• Materials and plant costs
• Variations and day works
• Drawing and specification changes
• Support the preparation of monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Review and contribute to health & safety processes on site
• Assist in subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Build strong working relationships with site teams, supply chain, and stakeholders
• Develop an understanding of commercial processes to help maximise project performance

🎓 About You

Qualifications & Knowledge

• NHF Schedule of Rates experience is desirable.
• Working towards or recently completed a relevant degree (Quantity Surveying or similar)
• Understanding of construction methods, cost control, and valuation
• Basic knowledge of contracts and commercial practices

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational ability
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Proactive attitude with a focus on personal development

💼 Why Join Us?

• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of construction projects
• Ongoing training and professional development

📩 Apply Now

If you're looking to grow your career in quantity surveying and be part of a forward-thinking team, apply today to join us in Winchester.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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: National Security Vetting 

Our commitments:  

WPS 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 wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk