Project Surveyor

Wates
The Vacancy

WPS are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our dynamic team delivering multiple high-impact projects across the Midlands. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility between office, home, and site-based working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage surveying duties across planned works, high-rise buildings, and net zero social housing developments.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain quality and compliance.
• Provide commercial support and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, valuations, and final accounts.

Projects Include:

• Planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
• High-rise residential schemes
• Net zero carbon social housing initiatives
• Multi-site developments across the Midlands

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor in construction or social housing sectors.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, procurement, and contract management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working model (office, home, and site)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive and collaborative work 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.