Project Surveyor

Wates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company is seeking a Project Surveyor in Greater London. You will develop cost plans, manage contracts, and lead projects that significantly impact public safety and infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in property services, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive process improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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