Project Quantity Surveyor

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Project Quantity Surveyor to drive pre- and post-contract commercial activities across projects from inception to completion.

The role focuses on delivering profitable outcomes, managing subcontractor procurement, and maintaining robust reporting. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to optimise value, while upholding HSE standards and NEC contract awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Project Surveying role.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost management skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, measurement and valuation.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and contracts.
• Understanding of NEC contracts (preferred).
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pre and post-contract commercial strategies.
• Manage commercial functions and contract reporting.
• Support procurement, subcontractor management, and valuations.
• Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and value recovery.
• Support the agreement of final accounts.
• Ensure contractual obligations and processes are completed on time.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and compliance standards across projects.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost management

Subcontractor procurement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Negotiation

Proactive delivery

Tools

Software packages

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

Birmingham

Build Your Future with WPS

At WPS, we're passionate about delivering high-quality services, creating sustainable communities, and making a lasting difference for our customers. We're looking for a commercially minded Project Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Birmingham and play a key role in delivering successful projects from inception through to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to maximise commercial performance and project success.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Project Surveyor, you'll take accountability for the development and implementation of pre and post-contract commercial strategies, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing commercial functions and contract reporting


• Supporting procurement, subcontractor management, and valuations


• Producing monthly CVRs and commercial reports


• Managing cash flow, cost control, and value recovery


• Supporting the agreement of final accounts


• Ensuring contractual obligations and processes are completed on time


• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners


• Promoting health, safety, environmental and compliance standards across projects


• Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and operational objectives

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Project Surveying role


• Strong commercial awareness with excellent cost management skills


• Knowledge of construction methods, measurement, and valuation


• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and contracts


• Understanding of NEC contracts (preferred)


• Strong financial and analytical skills


• The ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• A proactive approach with a focus on delivering results

Why Join WPS?

At WPS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your contributions genuinely make a difference.

• Career development opportunities


• Ongoing learning and professional development


• Supportive and collaborative culture


• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and communities


• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]