Junior Quantity Surveyor

Wates Smartspace
Locations: Leatherhead, London, Luton or Warrington
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Wates Smartspace is looking to recruit ambitious and motivated Junior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career quantity surveying professional to develop their skills within one of the UK's leading fit-out, refurbishment and construction businesses. Working alongside experienced commercial leaders and project teams, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors and clients nationwide.

The role offers a blend of office-based and project/site-based working, providing valuable hands-on experience throughout the project lifecycle. While you will be aligned to one of our key office locations in Leatherhead, London, Luton or Warrington, the position will involve regional and national travel to support project delivery as required.

About Wates Smartspace

Wates Smartspace delivers high-quality fit-out, refurbishment and specialist construction solutions that transform workplaces, public buildings and operational environments. Our teams work across commercial offices, education, healthcare, defence, justice, blue-light and public sector environments, delivering projects that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

The Role

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion, helping to ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining excellent client relationships and supporting wider project success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the commercial management of projects across multiple sectors and locations.
• Supporting the preparation of cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and administration.
• Preparing and processing subcontract documentation.
• Supporting the valuation of works and preparation of client applications.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with the management of subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and commercial performance reviews.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior commercial colleagues.
• Attending project and client meetings as required.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and commercial best practice.
• Developing an understanding of contract administration, risk management and project controls.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from individuals who are looking to build a successful career in quantity surveying and are eager to learn within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a commercial, construction or surveying environment through employment, placements or internships.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and nationally to support project requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within construction, fit-out, refurbishment or building services projects.
• Knowledge of common construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Working towards or interested in pursuing professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB.