Project Surveyor

Wates; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services firm in the UK is seeking a Project Surveyor to join its Specialist Division. This role involves managing cost planning, contract administration, and stakeholder relationships on significant public sector projects. Candidates must have proven experience in property services and be prepared for a government security clearance process taking around 6 months. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to work on impactful projects that enhance public safety and infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Meaningful project involvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor in property services or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, contract administration, and procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost plans and forecasts for awarded and tendered projects.
• Manage tender documents, evaluations, and final accounts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Assess commercial, operational, and environmental risks.
• Lead tendering processes and ensure compliance.
• Prepare monthly CVR reports and monitor cash flow.
• Verify works and measure progress on site.
• Build strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Mentor junior surveyors and foster collaboration.
• Incorporate green technologies and support net-zero objectives.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Project Surveyor – Specialist Division

📍 Location : Enfield

🏢 Company : Wates Property Services (WPS)

📅 Expected Earliest Start Date : May 2026 (due to security clearance requirements)

About the Role

Join Wates Property Services , a leading name in property refurbishment and maintenance, as a Project Surveyor working on a public sector contract . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in public safety and infrastructure.

Why This Role?

• Work on specialist projects with significant impact.
• Be part of a collaborative team driving innovation and sustainability.
• Gain exposure to complex commercial and operational challenges .

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Planning & Budgeting : Develop accurate cost plans and forecasts for awarded and tendered projects.
• Contract Administration : Manage tender documents, evaluations, purchase orders, and final accounts.
• Value Engineering : Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Risk Management : Assess commercial, operational, and environmental risks.
• Procurement & Compliance : Lead tendering processes and ensure adherence to framework requirements.
• Financial Reporting : Prepare monthly CVR reports and monitor cash flow.
• Site Inspections : Verify works, measure progress, and certify payments.
• Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with key clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Team Leadership : Mentor junior surveyors and foster collaboration.
• Sustainability Integration : Incorporate green technologies and support net-zero objectives.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, government security clearance is mandatory.

• Clearance currently takes around 6 months .
• Successful candidates should expect a minimum start date in May 2026 .
• Full disclosure is required during the clearance process.

(Please note : If clearance is denied, employment cannot proceed.)

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor in property services or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, contract administration, and procurement .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work on meaningful projects with a respected industry leader.

✅ Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Wates Property Services!

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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