Site Surveyor

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join our team covering the North London Boroughs; Islington, Hackney & Haringey. Working across a diverse portfolio of planned maintenance and capital improvement projects, you'll support the commercial and operational teams on multi streamed programmes
Key Points About the Role

• Supporting a major social housing contract.
• Working across multiple workstreams
• Providing commercial support from project inception through to final account.
• Managing cost control, valuations and contract administration.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing and successful framework.

Key Duties As Site Surveyor, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are commercially managed, risks are controlled and client relationships are maintained throughout delivery. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Experience Required

• 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).

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career financial investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us?

W**ates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

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 [email protected]

Benefits

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave & policies

Car salary sacrifice scheme