Site Surveyor - Planned Maintenance & Refurbishments

Wates Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS invites applications for a Site Surveyor role in South Derby, with regular travel across the contract area. You will manage projects from initial survey through to final account, building strong relationships with clients, residents, operational teams and subcontractors.

This role combines commercial awareness with proactive project delivery in a fast-paced environment and requires 2-3 years' experience in maintenance/refurbishment. A full UK driving licence is essential.

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
• A full UK Driving Licence

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

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management

Job description

WPS invites applications for a Site Surveyor role in South Derby, with regular travel across the contract area. You will manage projects from initial survey through to final account, building strong relationships with clients, residents, operational teams and subcontractors.

This role combines commercial awareness with proactive project delivery in a fast-paced environment and requires 2-3 years' experience in maintenance/refurbishment. A full UK driving licence is essential.