Project Surveyor

WPS are working with a high-profile social housing client, delivering a brand-new planned works contract across a large housing portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Surveyor to play a key role in the successful mobilisation and ongoing delivery of a multi-stream planned works programme, including:

• Kitchens & bathrooms
• Roofing
• External works
• Windows, doors & refurbishment projects

You'll be joining at an exciting stage, helping to shape commercial delivery on a high-value, high-profile contract.

The Role

As a Project Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of planned works projects, ensuring effective control of cost, value, and risk from pre-contract through to final account.

You will work closely with operational teams, the client, and supply chain partners to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of multiple planned workstreams
• Manage pre and post contract activities, including valuations, variations, and final accounts 
• Price works using Schedule of Rates (SoR) and client frameworks
• Carry out regular site visits, measurements, and cost validation
• Procure subcontractors and manage packages through to completion
• Produce monthly reports, cost/value forecasts, and cash flow tracking 
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure efficient delivery
• Build strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor within social housing
• Strong background in planned maintenance / planned works programmes
• Experience working across multiple workstreams (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, externals)
• Commercial experience including:
  • Cost control and value management
  • Variations and valuations
  • Final accounts
• Experience working with Schedule of Rates (SoR) contracts
• Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale or newly mobilised contracts
• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
• Experience within a main contractor 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