Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – WPS Responsive

West Midlands

Permanent | Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Benefits

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.

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.

• Commercial strategy
• Cost control & reporting
• Subcontractor management
• Project performance tracking

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

• 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

• Support measurement & valuation processes
• Contribute to subcontract procurement and cost tracking
• Learn and apply Wates commercial processes to maximise value

• Build relationships with:
• Site teams
• Subcontractors
• Commercial teams
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders and support the customer journey

• Carry out site safety sampling
• Support continuous improvement of SHEQ standards

• Drive your own growth through training plans and PDRs
• Take ownership of your progression and career pathway

• 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

• Exposure to:
  • Subcontract procurement
  • Site‑based construction processes
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to build relationships across teams
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Confidence working in a fast‑moving environment

• 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

• Graduate Quantity Surveyors
• Trainee / Assistant QS already in role looking for progression
• Candidates looking to break into main contractor environment