Project Surveyor

WPS; Worcester, Redditch, Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to oversee surveying and technical delivery of planned maintenance across occupied homes in Worcester, Redditch and Swindon.

You will work with operational, commercial and client teams to carry out detailed property surveys, produce specifications and manage technical compliance from inception to completion, helping to deliver multi-client social housing programmes for the region.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Experience working within occupied social housing environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across Worcester, Redditch and Swindon.
• HNC, HND or Degree-qualified in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or a similar professional body.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking detailed property and stock condition surveys across occupied homes.
• Producing specifications, schedules of works and technical reports.
• Managing project variations and identifying additional works opportunities.
• Supporting commercial teams with pricing, valuation and project cost control.
• Carrying out quality inspections throughout project delivery.
• Ensuring all works comply with client requirements, building regulations and company standards.
• Identifying defects, construction issues and technical risks.
• Liaising with residents, client representatives and operational teams.
• Supporting programme management and project delivery targets.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and survey documentation.
• Promoting a culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Site surveying

Construction coordination

Client liaison

Project delivery

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Wates Property Services is continuing to grow following the successful mobilisation of major planned maintenance contracts. You will play a key role on a multi-client social housing programme, supporting the successful delivery of investment works across occupied residential properties.

As our portfolio of work expands, we’re investing in talented people who want to make a genuine impact within local communities while building a long‑term career with one of the UK’s leading property services providers.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to oversee the surveying and technical delivery of planned maintenance projects across Worcester, Redditch and Swindon.

Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed property surveys, producing specifications, managing technical compliance and supporting project delivery from inception through to completion.

Opportunity Snapshot

• Site-based role covering Worcester, Redditch and Swindon.


• Supporting the delivery of multi-million-pound social housing programmes.


• Acting as the technical lead for surveying activities across multiple projects.


• Multi-client social housing programme with long‑term career opportunities.


• Car allowance provided.


• Salary, bonus scheme, car allowance and wider benefits package will be discussed during the screening process.

Main Duties

• Undertaking detailed property and stock condition surveys across occupied homes.


• Producing specifications, schedules of works and technical reports.


• Managing project variations and identifying additional works opportunities.


• Supporting commercial teams with pricing, valuation and project cost control.


• Carrying out quality inspections throughout project delivery.


• Ensuring all works comply with client requirements, building regulations and company standards.


• Identifying defects, construction issues and technical risks.


• Liaising with residents, client representatives and operational teams.


• Supporting programme management and project delivery targets.


• Maintaining accurate records, reports and survey documentation.


• Promoting a culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience We're Seeking

• Experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects. (Essential)


• Experience working within occupied social housing environments. (Essential)


• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor. (Desirable)


• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across Worcester, Redditch and Swindon. (Essential)


• HNC, HND or Degree-qualified in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline. (Desirable)


• Membership of RICS, CIOB or a similar professional body. (Desirable)

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]