Lead Project Surveyor - Planned Works (Social Housing)

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to lead the commercial management of a multi-stream planned works programme for a high-profile social housing contract in Birmingham. You will manage cost, value and risk from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operational teams, the client and supply chain partners to price works, monitor cash flow, and produce monthly cost/value reports. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor within social housing.
• Strong background in planned maintenance / planned works programmes.
• Experience working across multiple workstreams (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, externals).
• Commercial experience including cost control and value management.
• Experience with variations, valuations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of multiple planned workstreams.
• Manage pre and post contract activities, including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Price works using Schedule of Rates (SoR) and client frameworks.
• Carry out regular site visits, measurements, and cost validation.
• Procure subcontractors and manage packages through to completion.
• Produce monthly reports, cost/value forecasts, and cash flow tracking.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure efficient delivery.

Skills

Project Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Planned maintenance

SoR contracts

Stakeholder management

Social housing

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Job description

Wates Group is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to lead the commercial management of a multi-stream planned works programme for a high-profile social housing contract in Birmingham. You will manage cost, value and risk from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with operational teams, the client and supply chain partners to price works, monitor cash flow, and produce monthly cost/value reports. DBS checks apply.