Project Quantity Surveyor

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