Project Surveyor

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility on large, complex projects? Or are you already operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level and looking for your next challenge?

We are looking for a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, supporting the delivery of Ministry of Justice projects across Leicestershire.

You'll work closely with project, operational and supply chain teams, taking commercial ownership of key packages and helping ensure projects are delivered with strong financial control, effective risk management and positive commercial outcomes.

Whether you're an established Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced QS ready to take on more responsibility, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and experienced commercial team.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take responsibility for the commercial management of packages from procurement through to final account, providing accurate commercial information and ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively.

You'll also:

• Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, valuations and final accounts
• Produce accurate forecasts, cost reports and commercial reporting
• Manage change and maintain robust commercial records
• Monitor project performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with operational teams to support effective decision-making
• Develop strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and other project stakeholders
• Support and develop less experienced members of the commercial team where appropriate

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong Quantity Surveying experience within construction who is comfortable taking commercial responsibility within a complex project environment.

You could already be working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, or you may be an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to broaden your responsibilities.

You'll bring strong commercial awareness, experience managing subcontract packages and a good understanding of construction contracts, procurement and cost management. You'll also be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and working collaboratively with project delivery teams.

Previous experience on MoJ, custodial, secure or other public-sector projects would be particularly valuable.

Why Join Wates?

• Work across significant MoJ construction projects in Leicestershire
• Take ownership of substantial packages and influence commercial performance
• Join an experienced and collaborative regional commercial team
• Develop your experience within complex and secure project environments
• Benefit from excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Looking for more responsibility, greater commercial ownership and the opportunity to work on complex projects? This could be a great next move.