Project Quantity Surveyor

Wates Property Services are looking for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to work on a fast paced flagship SHF decarbonisation / retrofit refurbishment scheme across the North West of England.

The role will be based between office (Oldham) and various sites (including a minimum of 1 monthly site visit to Carlisle), with some home working, and will involve management of a team of QS's, initially 3-4.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Valuation and measurement of works on site
• Complete and submit monthly CVR and progress reports
• Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up
• Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value
• Agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts ensuring full recovery of entitlement
• Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are complete with particular reference to procurement, measurement and valuation, contractual instructions / notices / orders, as well as Health and Safety

To be successful in the role you will already have relevant commercial skills and experience including:

• The ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management
• Strong understanding and use of financial reports and final accounts
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

Alongside this, you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, supply chain, and the Wates internal team.

Experience (minimum of 3 years) of being the commercial lead on refurbishment schemes and SHF decarbonisation / retrofit works and the JCT suite of Contracts (particularly MTC) and NHF Rates is highly desirable.

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: National Security Vetting