Site Surveyor – Commercial & Cost Control (Social Housing)

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to support a major social housing contract across North London boroughs such as Islington, Hackney and Haringey. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control and client relationships throughout delivery.

You will produce cost evaluations, forecasts and commercial reporting, identify and mitigate risks, and assist with valuations and final accounts while coordinating with contract negotiations and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience undertaking cost evaluations, financial reporting and budget management.
• Evidence of identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and client-facing commercial discussions.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit or capital works programmes.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Producing cost evaluations, forecasts and commercial reporting across multiple projects.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Supporting contract negotiations and commercial discussions with clients.
• Reviewing subcontractor accounts and ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Cost evaluations

Financial reporting

Budget management

Risk management

Contract negotiations

Client-facing

Driving licence

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to support a major social housing contract across North London boroughs such as Islington, Hackney and Haringey. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control and client relationships throughout delivery.

You will produce cost evaluations, forecasts and commercial reporting, identify and mitigate risks, and assist with valuations and final accounts while coordinating with contract negotiations and internal stakeholders.