Project Surveyor

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

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our West Midlands team, delivering high-quality social housing planned maintenance programmes. You will manage commercial performance, budgets and cost plans, procure subcontractors, and ensure accurate valuation and final accounts.

You will work closely with clients and internal teams to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement. You will bring proven experience in social housing planned works, excellent communication, and the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor within social housing planned works.
• Experience managing programmes including kitchens, bathrooms, externals, and roofing.
• Experience working with high-profile clients and building strong relationships.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, reporting, and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of planned works projects from mobilisation through to final account.
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Ensure accurate valuation of works, applications for payment, and cost value reconciliation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Support operational teams in delivering schemes efficiently and within financial targets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Produce and present regular commercial reports to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and industry standards.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Budget reporting

Multi-project management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our team delivering high-quality planned maintenance programmes across social housing stock in the West Midlands. This role is key to ensuring the successful financial and contractual management of multiple workstreams, supporting the delivery of projects to time, budget, and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience within social housing planned works and will be comfortable working within a high-profile client environment, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of planned works projects from mobilisation through to final account
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, negotiation, and contract administration
• Ensure accurate valuation of works, applications for payment, and cost value reconciliation
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across projects
• Support operational teams in delivering schemes efficiently and within financial targets
• Liaise closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and transparency
• Produce and present regular commercial reports to senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and industry standards

Scope of Works

Projects Will Typically Include a Mix Of

• Kitchen and bathroom replacements
• External refurbishment programmes
• Roofing works and replacements
• General planned maintenance and upgrades across occupied social housing properties

About You

We're looking for someone who is commercially astute, organised, and confident operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor within social housing planned works
• Demonstrable experience managing programmes including kitchens, bathrooms, externals, and roofing
• Experience working with high-profile clients, with the ability to build strong, professional relationships
• Strong knowledge of cost control, reporting, and contract management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable

• Relevant qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar)
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts
• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor or social housing maintenance provider

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting