Project Surveyor

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Wates has an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our Wates team within our Reactive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Finsbury Park office on one of our contracts. You will be expected to take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities will include:

1. Develop and encourage project team performance, ensuring that Wates’ main contractual obligations and strategies are executed and regularly reviewed.
2. Complete and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and progress reports.
3. Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build-up.
4. Agree on external valuations / cash flow to maximize project value.
5. Work with the Commercial Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts.
6. Ensure all Wates subcontract management process obligations are complete, including Procurement, Measurement and Valuation, Contractual instructions/notices/orders, as well as Health and Safety.

To be successful in the role, you will already have relevant commercial skills and experience, including the ability to maximize value recovery, cost control, and cash management, as well as effectively use and understand financial reports and final accounts.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners, and communities to create more sustainable, inclusive places full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested, and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair and inclusive, regardless of background.

Awards

• Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards

The Vacancy

Wates has an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our team within our Reactive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Finsbury Park office on one of our contracts. You will be responsible for developing and implementing all pre and post contract strategies, managing commercial functions, and overseeing contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. Encouraging and developing project team performance, ensuring contractual obligations and strategies are met and reviewed regularly.
2. Completing and submitting monthly CVR and progress reports.
3. Understanding internal and external tender strategies and build-up.
4. Agreeing on valuations and cash flows to maximize project value.
5. Collaborating with the Commercial Manager to finalize main and subcontract accounts.
6. Managing subcontract obligations, including procurement, measurement, valuation, contractual notices, and health and safety compliance.

To succeed, you should have relevant commercial skills, experience in maximizing value recovery, cost control, cash management, and the ability to interpret financial reports and final accounts.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, with a legacy spanning over 125 years.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change.
• Thriving people: Providing opportunities and fostering inclusion.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

Awards

• Best Project – Inside Housing Development Awards
• 2022 Construction News Awards Winner
• Gold Award – Investors in People 2022
• Gold Award – Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022
• 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards