Site Surveyor

Wates Smartspace; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join our WPS Planned Works team on a current SHF Retrofit Scheme in Carlisle. You will manage planned works on site, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and adherence to budget and WPS quality standards.

The role requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and experience in social housing projects, with strong commercial acumen, client liaison and proficient use of Microsoft Excel. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Housing Association / Social Housing experience including SHF retrofit desirable.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding (cost control, valuations, cash flow).
• Experience of managing projects and subcontractors on site.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing planned works across social housing contracts focusing on cost control.
• Producing and submitting monthly CVRs and progress reports.
• Procurement, managing subcontractors, producing external valuations and cash flows.
• Working closely with Commercial Managers on budgets, profit plans and final accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards and Wates processes.
• Attending monthly client progress meetings (in person and online).
• Building strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement and high standards of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Valuations & cashflow

On-site project management

Excel proficiency

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Site Surveyor - Carlise

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Surveyor to join our WPS Planned Works team in Carlise to work on a current SHF Wave 3 Retrofit Scheme in You will play a keyrole in commercially managing works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to WPS' high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planned works across social housing contracts focusing on cost control
• Producing and submitting monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and progress reports
• Procurement, managing subcontractors, producing external valuations and cash flows
• Working closely with Commercial Managers on budgets, profit plans and final accounts
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards and Wates processes
• Attending monthly client progress meetings (both in person and on-line)
• Building strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal teams
• Supporting continuous improvement and high standards of customer satisfaction

About You

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Housing Association / Social Housing experience including SHF retrofitting works highly desirable
• Strong commercial and financial understanding (cost control, valuations, cash flow)
• Experience of managing projects and subcontractors on site
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills and well versed in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Full UK driving licence

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.

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]