Site Surveyor

Wates Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS Planned, a division of Wates Group, is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join the team covering the West Midlands. The role combines office duties with regular site visits to support planned social housing works, including SHDF projects, kitchens, bathrooms, and roofing refurbishment programmes.

You will undertake surveys, price scoping documents, and work with operations to ensure programme delivery, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and residents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the social housing sector is essential.
• Experience delivering planned social housing works.
• Experience with SHDF, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing or similar refurbishment programmes.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site surveys and measurements to support planned works programmes.
• Produce and price scoping documents using Schedules of Rates (SOR).
• Support cost control, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Work closely with operational teams to support programme delivery.
• Assist with procurement of works packages and liaise with subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and company procedures.

Skills

Site surveys

Pricing & cost control

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Relevant surveying or construction-related qualification

Job description

Site Surveyor – Planned Works (Social Housing)

Division: WPS Planned

Location: West Midlands (regional travel)

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid – office and site based

About The Role

Due to recent contract wins and continued business growth, WPS Planned is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join our team covering the West Midlands.

The role will support the delivery of planned social housing works, including Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) projects, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and associated refurbishment programmes. This is a varied role combining office‑based duties with regular site visits across the contract area.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake site surveys and measurements to support planned works programmes
• Produce and price scoping documents using agreed Schedules of Rates (SOR)
• Support cost control, valuations, and commercial reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to support programme delivery
• Assist with procurement of works packages and liaise with subcontractors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures

Essential Experience And Skills

• Proven experience working within the social housing sector – essential
• Demonstrable background delivering planned social housing works
• Experience of workstreams such as SHDF, kitchens & bathrooms, roofing, or similar refurbishment programmes
• Confident carrying out surveys, measurements, and pricing works
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence (regional travel required)

Applications Without Social Housing Experience Will Not Be Considered.

Desirable

• Relevant surveying or construction‑related qualification
• Experience working for a main contractor or property services provider

What we offer

• Permanent role within a growing planned division
• Strong pipeline of secured work across the West Midlands
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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