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Assistant Site Surveyor

🏒 Wates β€’ πŸ“ London, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Salary Disclosed on Application
Full Benefits Package

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London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Vacancy

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Wates Living Space team in West London for a number of different contracts we are currently mobilising. You will assist the site and project surveyors in the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities will include:

  • Produce commercial reports both internally and external 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 off’s
  • Ensure all contractual processes are completed on time

The ideal candidate will already has some experience gained in a similar role which includes the areas highlighted above, as well as being part or fully HNC/HND or Degree qualified.


To be successful in the role you will be a keen learner and confident communicator with good organisational skills and an attention to detail.

Work for Wates

Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.

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

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Site Surveyor roles across Wates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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