Project Quantity Surveyor

Wates; Brandwood End; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative culture

Meaningful projects

Job summary

WPS in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Project Quantity Surveyor to drive pre and post-contract commercial strategies, delivering projects safely, profitably, and efficiently. You will manage contract reporting, cash flow, cost control, and value recovery while fostering strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Join a team committed to high-quality services, sustainable communities, and impactful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Benefits:

• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and communities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package