Job Description

Wates Smartspace is a national business, delivering high-quality fit-out, refurbishment and property upkeep projects, enhancing its customers\xe2\x80\x99 physical assets and operating environments.

Smartspace works for banks, retailers, property developers, pharmaceutical and distribution businesses, broadcasters, owners and occupiers of commercial offices and public sector organisations. Project values range from \xc2\xa320k to \xc2\xa325m. The business has established a strong reputation for delivering projects to tight timescales and in live environments, frequently working around business-critical equipment.

As a result of our growth, we have opportunities for Site Surveyors to join our established Smartspace businesses in either Warrington, London, or Luton, to take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting on delegated projects and/ or works packages.

The Main Accountabilities also include:

• Ensure the commercial function within the business unit effectively supports the operational teams in the implementation of H&S policies
• Regularly review, provide guidance and challenge on strategic project and business unit objectives
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality commercial reports to the client on time
• Issue of tender enquiries and package reconciliation
• Regular review of group CR policies and ensure project teams are updated
• Agree external valuations/ cash flow to maximise project value
• Produce main and subcontract final accounts with Surveying Manager

To be successful in the role you will already qualified and have some relevant experience and strong commercial skills to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management along with the ability to use / understand financial reports and final accounts

Alongside this you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with client, PQS, design team and supply chain.

A bit about us:

Being a family owned business means we understand and value long term relationships. We are community minded and our work is guided by inspiring better ways of creating the places, communities, and businesses of tomorrow.

It\xe2\x80\x99s our people who make Wates successful. We will only achieve our strategic objectives if we recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity.

We offer industry-leading family friendly and flexible working opportunities that reflect the changing expectations of talent and enable you to manage personal and professional commitments as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, offering equal opportunities, we are proud to have been recognised through our Investors in People Gold accreditation and Disability Confident Leaders certification.

So, if you\xe2\x80\x99d like to work for an inclusive organisation which invests in you and your continued career development, and you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for your next challenge, we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.

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