Description:
We are looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, supporting a portfolio of projects along the South Coast, including Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of schemes, gaining exposure to different project types while playing a key role in commercial delivery. You will work closely with project teams to ensure strong cost management and successful commercial outcomes across multiple live projects.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre‑construction through to final account
- Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
- Preparing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
- Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
- Supporting and contributing to cost planning and budgeting activities
- Working closely with project delivery, design and supply chain teams
- Ensuring commercial processes are followed and aligned with company standards
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within construction or the built environment
- Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes
- Experience managing projects or multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Good stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive, organised and commercially focused approach
- Willingness to travel across South Coast project locations
Why Join Wates?
- Work across a varied and interesting portfolio of South Coast projects
- Join a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with a strong people‑first culture
- Collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible