Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Derbyshire | Wates Property Services (WPS)

Derbyshire & Surrounding Areas

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Social Housing | Planned Works | Retrofit & Decarbonisation

Build More Than Projects. Build Communities.

At WPS, we're transforming homes and improving lives across the UK. As we continue to grow our social housing, planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, we're looking for an ambitious

Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Derbyshire team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate, Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career with one of the UK's leading property services contractors. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you'll gain hands-on exposure to major social housing projects whilst developing the skills needed to progress your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of multiple contracts, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the commercial delivery of planned maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit programmes

Support monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reporting

Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities

Assist with subcontractor procurement, negotiations and account management

Support variation and change management processes

Help prepare Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports

Carry out site visits and measurements across Derbyshire projects

Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners

Support final account preparation and contract close out

Ensure compliance with company processes and commercial controls

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified or studying towards a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction-related qualification
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools

Desirable

• Previous experience in social housing, construction or property services
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates
• Exposure to JCT Contracts
• Working towards RICS or equivalent professional accreditation
• Understanding of retrofit and decarbonisation projects

What's In It For You?

Clear career progression pathway

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Funded training and professional development

Opportunity to work on projects that make a difference to local communities

Why WPS?

We're proud to be creating warmer, safer and more sustainable homes for thousands of residents across the UK. At WPS, you'll join a supportive team where your development matters, your contribution is recognised and your career has room to grow.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop into a future Quantity Surveyor within a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of social housing across Derbyshire.

Our Commitments

WPS 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 [email protected]