Wates Group
Quantity Surveyor
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Work Winning Quantity Surveyor
At Wates Construction, we are seeking a commercially astute and proactive Work Winning Quantity Surveyor to join our pre-construction team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing high-quality projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and public sector developments.
Working closely with Bid, Estimating, Design, and Operational teams, you will provide commercial leadership throughout the work-winning process, ensuring competitive, robust, and deliverable tender submissions that support the continued growth of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial input into pre-construction and tender activities from initial opportunity through to contract award.
- Review tender documentation, contracts, and procurement strategies to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare cost plans, tender adjudications, and commercial reports to support bid submissions.
- Work collaboratively with Estimators and Operational teams to develop winning bid strategies.
- Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring best value and compliance with tender requirements.
- Support negotiation of contract terms and commercial agreements with clients and supply chain partners.
- Develop value engineering proposals and alternative solutions that enhance competitiveness and project outcomes.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and tender interviews where required.
- Ensure compliance with Wates governance processes and commercial procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the pre-construction and commercial functions.
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We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced work-winning environment.
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