Site Surveyor

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

Job summary

Wates, a leading UK construction company, seeks a Site Surveyor to join their BPS team in Basingstoke. The role involves managing contract strategies, ensuring site safety, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong commercial skills to deliver innovative solutions in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction methods and technology.
• Strong commercial acumen and effective relationship building.
• Confident in financial reporting and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for contract strategies and reporting.
• Promote health and safety compliance on sites.
• Manage subcontract packages and procurement strategies.

Skills

Construction methods

Measurement and valuation

Contract administration

Cost control

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc or BA Hons in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Full-Time ¦ Permanent

Are you a commercially savvy Site Surveyor with a passion for delivering excellence in Retrofit works? We're looking for a proactive and driven individual to join our WPS team, covering key sites across Basingstoke, Islington, and Newbury.

Your Role

Take full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre- and post-contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting across delegated projects and work packages.

What You'll Be Doing

• Health & Safety: Promote and ensure compliance with group SHE policies, conduct site safety samples, and review subcontractor safety performance.
• People & Leadership: Support team development through PDRs and training, seek growth opportunities beyond surveying, and drive performance through regular reviews.
• Customer Relations: Build strong relationships with clients and consultants, understand their drivers, and enhance Wates' service offering.
• Commercial Management: Manage subcontract packages, contribute to procurement strategies, issue tender enquiries, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Process & Performance: Make sound commercial decisions, maximise value recovery, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

Reporting Line

You'll report to the Project Surveyor and/or Surveying Manager.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of construction methods and technology
• Measurement and valuation
• Contract administration
• Subcontract/materials orders and buying
• Claims, loss and expense
• Wates contractual obligations
• Strong commercial acumen and cost control
• Effective relationship-building with PQS, design teams, and supply chain
• Confident in financial reporting and final accounts
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Qualifications: MSc or BA Hons in Quantity Surveying or similar.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in Retrofit delivery and thrive in a dynamic, multi-site environment? This is your chance to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement—working on meaningful projects that contribute to safer and greener communities.

Note: Due to the nature of this position, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

To learn more about the checks included, please click on the following link: Apply now. Once you apply, a member of the Recruitment Team will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

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.

Our purpose: 'reimagining places for people to thrive'. Our three promises:

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

We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We ensure our recruitment processes are fair and equitable.