Project Quantity Surveyor

WATES; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned development company in the UK is seeking a Project Surveyor for its Planned Maintenance division. The role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and maximizing project value through effective commercial strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a focus on cost control and cash management.

Qualifications

• Experience in maximizing value recovery and financial reporting.
• Proficient in managing commercial functions and contract reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project team performance.
• Complete monthly Cost Value Reconciliation and progress reports.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager on final accounts.

Skills

Commercial skills

Cost control

Cash management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates has an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our team within the Planned Maintenance division. You will be based out of our Merseyside office, working on one of our contracts. The role involves developing and implementing all pre and post contract strategies, managing commercial functions, and contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop and monitor project team performance to ensure compliance with Wates' contractual obligations and strategies.
2. Complete and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and progress reports.
3. Understand internal and external tender strategies and build-up.
4. Agree on external valuations and cash flow to maximize project value.
5. Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to produce main and subcontract final accounts.
6. Ensure completion of all subcontract management processes, including procurement, measurement, valuation, contractual instructions, notices, orders, health and safety.

To succeed, you should have relevant commercial skills and experience, including maximizing value recovery, cost control, and cash management. You should be proficient in understanding financial reports and final accounts.

You should also be a confident communicator, capable of building relationships with clients, project surveyors, design teams, and supply chains. Leadership and development of commercial site teams are also essential.

This position requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

About Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, with over 125 years of legacy in the built environment.

Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' guided by three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive places with customers, partners, and communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment process is fair, regardless of background or offending history.