Project Surveyor

Warwick, Warwickshire
Wates
The Vacancy

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Surveyor to join our team delivering planned works across a social housing contract in the Warwickshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values quality, community impact, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee planned maintenance and improvement projects within social housing stock.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare specifications, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with contractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support project performance and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in surveying within planned works or social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety, and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant qualifications in surveying or construction (e.g., HNC/HND, RICS, CIOB).

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• WPS benefits package including pension, health cover, and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive working 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.