Wates Group
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career within SES Engineering Services, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical and electrical projects. Working alongside experienced commercial and project colleagues, you will gain exposure across the full project lifecycle while helping to maximise value, control costs and manage commercial risk. You will be encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas and take increasing ownership as your knowledge and experience grow.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the delivery of project commercial strategies across the pre-contract and post-contract lifecycle.
- Assist with procurement activities, including tender enquiries, scope validation, reconciliations and bid analysis.
- Support the procurement and commercial management of subcontractors in line with programme and cost requirements.
- Assist with subcontractor valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Support the management of client accounts, including measurement, change control, cash collection and final account preparation.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and help ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Work collaboratively with commercial, planning and project teams to identify and manage risks, opportunities and potential delays.
- Contribute to commercial reporting, process improvements and strong working relationships with clients, site teams and the supply chain.
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What You Will Bring
- A relevant Quantity Surveying or similar qualification at Level 5 or above, or current study towards a relevant degree.
- A developing understanding of procurement, tendering and standard forms of contract, such as NEC or JCT.
- An understanding of basic cost control, forecasting, measurement and value management, ideally within an MEP environment.
- The ability to build effective working relationships, communicate clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues and project stakeholders.
- A curious and accountable approach, with a desire to learn, improve and take ownership of your development.
What We Will Offer You
- Practical experience across the full commercial lifecycle of complex mechanical and electrical projects.
- Support and guidance from experienced Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and wider project colleagues.
- Opportunities to strengthen your technical, contractual and commercial knowledge as your career develops.
- A collaborative working environment where questions, fresh ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged.
- Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
- Flexible working
- Car Allowance/Company Car (Subject to Role/Grade)
- Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contriution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more.
- Extensive range of learning and development activity to support your career progression
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
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Our Commitments
SES 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 recruitment@ses-ltd.co.uk
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