Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Supports commercial construction projects by assisting with cost management, subcontractor coordination, and project delivery to develop into a Quantity Surveyor.

Kickstart Your Career with One of the UK's Leading Contractors

 Are you looking to build your career in commercial construction with a business that invests in you? At WPS (Wates Property Services), we're looking for a driven and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Responsive Maintenance division in the West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-impact projects, develop your commercial expertise, and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and collaboration.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the Site & Project Surveyors in delivering commercial excellence across projects — from pre-contract planning to post-contract delivery.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to:

• Commercial strategy

• Cost control & reporting

• Subcontractor management

• Project performance tracking

This is your chance to grow into a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor.

🔧 What You'll Be Doing:

💼 Commercial & Financial:

• Assist with site measurements and take-offs

• Support accurate cost reporting & monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)

• Maintain detailed site records (materials, plant, variations, day works)

• Develop understanding of contractual obligations and commercial strategies

📊 Project & Process Support:

• Support measurement & valuation processes

• Contribute to subcontract procurement and cost tracking

• Learn and apply Wates commercial processes to maximise value

🤝 Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:

• Build relationships with:

  • Site teams

  • Subcontractors

  • Commercial teams

• Communicate professionally with stakeholders and support the customer journey

🦺 Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Carry out site safety sampling

• Support continuous improvement of SHEQ standards

📈 Personal Development:

• Drive your own growth through training plans and PDRs

• Take ownership of your progression and career pathway

🎯 What We're Looking For:

✅ Essential:

• Studying towards or completed a Construction/Quantity Surveying degree 🎓

• Basic understanding of:

  • Cost control

  • Measurement & valuation

  • Commercial principles

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn

💡 Desirable:

• Exposure to:

  • Subcontract procurement

  • Site-based construction processes

• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

🧠 Key Skills:

• Strong analytical mindset

• Ability to build relationships across teams

• Attention to detail

• Commercial awareness

• Confidence working in a fast-moving environment

🔥 Why Join WPS?

✅ Structured career progression
✅ Exposure to live projects from day one
✅ Support towards professional qualifications
✅ Inclusive and collaborative culture
✅ Work with a trusted, industry-leading brand

🎯 Who This Role Is Perfect For:

• Graduate Quantity Surveyors

• Trainee / Assistant QS already in role looking for progression

• Candidates looking to break into main contractor environment

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.