Project Surveyor

Location: Finsbury Park Office, London 
 
Contract: Permanent 

 

About the Role 

WPS are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our WFM Projects team, based from our Finsbury Park office in London. This is a key commercial role within a project-led environment, supporting the delivery of projects safely, profitably, and in line with Wates' values and commercial standards. 

You'll take ownership of commercial performance across projects, working closely with project teams, supply chain partners, and clients to manage risk, maximise value, and ensure robust financial control. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Health & Safety 

• Ensure full compliance with Wates and subcontractor health & safety processes 

• Review subcontractor safety audits prior to payment authorisation 

• Promote Group SHE policies and undertake site safety samples 

• Ensure all subcontract documentation meets Wates SHE standards 

Commercial & Financial Management 

• Manage project risks and opportunities in line with agreed Tender Profit Plans 

• Set and deliver commercial performance objectives 

• Prepare and agree valuations, cash flow, and final accounts 

• Ensure contractual obligations and procurement strategies are met 

• Understand and manage claims, loss & expense, and contractual positions 

• Support accurate group and business unit financial reporting 

Leadership & People Development 

• Take ownership of key project objectives and outcomes 

• Support, develop, and mentor commercial team members 

• Identify training and development needs and support learning initiatives 

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across site and office teams 

Client & Stakeholder Management 

• Develop effective relationships with clients, PQSs, design teams, and supply chain 

• Act as a trusted commercial partner on projects 

• Support the implementation of Wates' Corporate Responsibility (CR) policies 

• Identify opportunities to add value and support repeat business 

About You 

• Proven experience working as a Project Surveyor or similar role within a construction or FM projects environment 

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, value, and risk 

• Confident managing subcontract procurement and commercial processes 

• Able to interpret financial reports and manage cash flow and final accounts 

• Comfortable working collaboratively while taking accountability for results 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications 

 

Essential Experience & Knowledge: 

• Construction methods and techniques 

• Measurement and valuation 

• Subcontract procurement and management 

• Contractual procedures and commercial controls 

Skills: 

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills 

• Excellent commercial and financial acumen 

• Ability to develop and support commercial teams 

• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills 

 

Qualifications (Preferred): 

 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar 

• MRICS and / or MCIOB (or working towards) 

 

Why Join WPS? 

 

• Be part of a respected, values‑driven organisation 

• Work on a diverse range of projects with real responsibility 

• Career development and progression opportunities 

• Supportive, collaborative working culture 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 

 

 

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