Site Quantity Surveyor

WATES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services seeks an experienced Site Surveyor to join a social housing contract delivering planned maintenance and retrofit programmes in occupied homes, contributing to sustainability upgrades. You will survey properties, produce scopes of work and cost information, support project delivery and ensure quality, compliance and customer satisfaction across projects in Greater London.

The role involves liaising with residents, teams and subcontractors, maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Surveyor, Site Surveyor, Assistant Surveyor or Planned Works Surveyor.
• Strong background within social housing planned maintenance works.
• Experience carrying out property inspections, condition surveys and producing specifications of work.
• Relevant surveying qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction or related field).
• Strong understanding of construction methods and building pathology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using surveying software and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed property surveys across occupied social housing properties.
• Assess and specify planned maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit requirements.
• Produce accurate schedules of works, specifications and cost information.
• Conduct pre-start, progress and post-inspection surveys.
• Support retrofit measures including External Wall Insulation (EWI), Internal Wall Insulation (IWI), loft and cavity insulation, window and door replacements, ASHP, Solar PV installations, and ventilation improvements.
• Ensure works comply with health and safety regulations, building standards and client requirements.
• Liaise with residents, site teams, subcontractors and client representatives throughout project delivery.
• Monitor quality standards and identify any remedial actions required.
• Support contract performance through accurate reporting and record keeping.

Skills

Surveying

Social housing

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

Surveying software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join a successful and long-standing social housing contract delivering planned maintenance and retrofit programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor looking to make a real impact within occupied homes while contributing to the delivery of sustainability and energy-efficiency improvements across social housing stock.

Working closely with operational teams, residents, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in surveying properties, producing scopes of work, supporting project delivery and ensuring works are completed to the highest standards of quality, compliance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed property surveys across occupied social housing properties.
• Assess and specify planned maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit requirements.
• Produce accurate schedules of works, specifications and cost information.
• Conduct pre-start, progress and post-inspection surveys.
• Support the delivery of retrofit measures including:
  • External Wall Insulation (EWI)
  • Internal Wall Insulation (IWI)
  • Loft and cavity insulation
  • Window and door replacements
  • Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Solar PV installations
  • Ventilation improvements
• Ensure works comply with health and safety regulations, building standards and client requirements.
• Liaise with residents, site teams, subcontractors and client representatives throughout project delivery.
• Monitor quality standards and identify any remedial actions required.
• Support contract performance through accurate reporting and record keeping.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience as a Surveyor, Site Surveyor, Assistant Surveyor or Planned Works Surveyor.
• Strong background within social housing planned maintenance works.
• Experience carrying out property inspections, condition surveys and producing specifications of work.
• Relevant surveying qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction or related field).
• Strong understanding of construction methods and building pathology.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills and experience using surveying software and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of PAS 2035 principles and retrofit delivery programmes.
• Experience of SHDF, ECO or other energy-efficiency funded programmes.
• Understanding of social housing compliance and resident-focused service delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a well-established, secure contract with a strong pipeline of work.
• Be part of a business committed to improving homes and communities.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Play a key role in delivering sustainable improvements to social housing residents.

About You

You’ll be a professional and organised surveyor who understands the demands of working within occupied social housing environments. You will be confident building relationships with residents and stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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].