Site Surveyor

WATES; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property maintenance company in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to deliver planned works across multiple sites between Redditch and Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, strong skills in cost analysis with SOR, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with social housing providers.
• Proficiency in cost management against SOR rates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and prepare reports for planned works.
• Submit quotations based on SOR and analyse costs.
• Engage with clients to maintain working relationships.
• Manage and mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors (AQS) and trainees.

Skills

2–3 years’ experience at AQS and/or QS level

Experience with SOR and NHF versions 6, 7 or 8

Strong ability to submit quotations and analyse costs

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites

Job description

The Vacancy

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join our team delivering planned works across multiple sites between Redditch and Milton Keynes. This role involves working closely with a social housing provider to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and prepare accurate reports for planned works.
• Submit quotations based on Schedule of Rates (SOR) and analyse costs effectively.
• Ensure compliance with NHF SOR versions 6, 7 or 8.
• Engage with clients to maintain strong working relationships (preferred but not essential).
• Manage and mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors (AQS) and trainees as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience at AQS and/or QS level.
• Proven experience with SOR and NHF versions 6, 7 or 8.
• Strong ability to submit quotations and analyse costs against SOR rates.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.

Desirable

• Previous experience in client engagement.
• Leadership skills for managing junior team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive team environment.

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

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.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.