Project Surveyor

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Surveyor to oversee the delivery of social housing projects across Sheffield and Newcastle. Responsibilities include managing pre- and post-contract strategies, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience in social housing, a related degree, and strong procurement skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a highly regarded company known for sustainability and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in social housing, including planned works.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with partners.
• Experience in measurement & valuation and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of social housing projects across regions.
• Manage cash flow and external valuations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Commercial experience in social housing

Strong communication

Cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Tools

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

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Employer Wates Group Location Yorkshire and the North East, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 25 Feb 2026

The Vacancy

Project Surveyor - Social Housing

WPS Business

Location: Covering projects across Sheffield and Newcastle (regional travel)
Contract Values: Typically, around £10m

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We're looking for a Project Surveyor to join our WPS business, leading the commercial delivery of social housing projects across Sheffield and Newcastle. You'll take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting, working closely with clients, consultants and delivery teams to maximise value, manage risk and deliver real impact in our communities.

What you'll be doing

• Commercial leadership & governance - Own pre- and post-contract strategies across procurement, valuation, cost control and change; ensure robust commercial records and reporting.
• Financial performance & reporting - Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports; manage external valuations and project cash flow; lead main and subcontract final accounts.
• Procurement & supply chain - Let/administer subcontracts with clarity and fairness; drive supply chain performance and strong commercial behaviours.
• Contract administration - Manage instructions, change and early warnings; NEC experience (preferred).
• Health, Safety & Quality - Champion SHE standards and ensure documentation compliance across all subcontract partners.
• Stakeholder engagement - Build strong relationships with clients, PQS, design teams and supply chain partners.
• Team development - Support colleagues, share best practice and contribute to a high-performing commercial team within WPS.

What you'll bring

• Sector experience - Proven commercial experience in social housing, including planned works and SHF.
• Technical knowledge - Measurement & valuation, contract knowledge (NEC preferred).
• Commercial toolkit - Value recovery, cost control, cash management and confident financial reporting.
• Relationship skills - Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Qualifications - Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent experience.

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

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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 places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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