Site Surveyor

Wates; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative environment

Career progression within a leading I&

Job summary

WPS is seeking a Site Surveyor to join our Responsive team in South Derby with regular travel across the contract area. You’ll manage projects from initial survey through to final account, and build strong relationships with clients, residents, and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have 2–3 years’ experience in planned maintenance or social housing, with knowledge of procurement, contracts, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in planned maintenance, refurbishment, property services or social housing.
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, procurement activities and project costs.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance contracts, schedules of rates and construction methodologies.
• Experience preparing valuations, financial reports and final accounts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned works projects from survey through to final account.
• Carry out property surveys and prepare specifications and scopes of work.
• Produce cost estimates, budgets, valuations, CVRs and progress reports.
• Support procurement and pre-construction activities.
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, valuations and payments.
• Monitor programme delivery, quality, health & safety and contractual compliance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents and supply chain partners.

Skills

Planned maintenance experience

Subcontractor management

Finance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Driving Licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Site Surveyor to join our Responsive team based in South Derby, with regular travel across the contract area. Working on planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes, you'll manage projects from initial survey through to final account. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality work while building strong relationships with clients, residents, operational teams, and subcontractors. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining commercial awareness with project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing As a Site Surveyor, you will:

• Manage planned works projects from survey through to final account
• Carry out property surveys and prepare specifications and scopes of work
• Produce cost estimates, budgets, valuations, CVRs, and progress reports
• Support procurement and pre-construction activities
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, valuations, and payments
• Monitor programme delivery, quality, health & safety, and contractual compliance
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, and supply chain partners

You’ll have:

• 2-3 years' experience in planned maintenance, refurbishment, property services, or social housing
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, procurement activities, and project costs
• Knowledge of planned maintenance contracts, schedules of rates, and construction methodologies
• Experience preparing valuations, financial reports, and final accounts
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A full UK Driving Licence

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience working within the social housing sector
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline

At WPS, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team delivering projects that improve homes and local communities.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects
• Ongoing professional development
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to build your career within a leading organisation