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We have an opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Wates team within our responsive maintenance division. You will be working out of our London office on one of our social housing contracts. Key Accountabilities will include: Produce commercial reports both internally and externally to the company Ensure the timely receipt of quotations for materials, equipment and Sub-subcontract works, undertake commercial assessment of quotes received and ensure the timely placement of orders on commercially advantageous terms to facilitate project delivery and ensure business objectives are met. Regularly complete on site measurements/ take offs Ensure all contractual processes are completed on time You must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. We are looking for a good work ethic and the ability to work under a Project Surveyor and within a team of Surveyors of different levels of knowledge. To be successful in the role you will be able to liaise with Client and have the personal skills to create effective relationships with the team. Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Awards BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards Documents