Site Surveyor

Site Surveyor Retrofit Works (WPS)

Locations: Basingstoke Islington Newbury
Division: WPS Retrofit Projects
Full-Time Permanent

Are you a commercially savvy Site Surveyor with a passion for delivering excellence in Retrofit works Were looking for a proactive and driven individual to join our WPS team covering key sites across Basingstoke Islington and Newbury.

Your Role

Take full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre- and post-contract strategies commercial functions and contract reporting across delegated projects and work packages.

What Youll Be Doing

• Health & Safety: Promote and ensure compliance with group SHE policies conduct site safety samples and review subcontractor safety performance.
• People & Leadership: Support team development through PDRs and training seek growth opportunities beyond surveying and drive performance through regular reviews.
• Customer Relations: Build strong relationships with clients and consultants understand their drivers and enhance Wates service offering.
• Commercial Management: Manage subcontract packages contribute to procurement strategies issue tender enquiries and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Process & Performance: Make sound commercial decisions maximise value recovery and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

Reporting Line

Youll report to theProject Surveyorand/orSurveying Manager.

What Youll Bring

Knowledge:

• Construction methods and technology
• Measurement and valuation
• Contract administration
• Subcontract/materials orders and buying
• Claims loss and expense
• Wates contractual obligations

Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen and cost control
• Effective relationship-building with PQS design teams and supply chain
• Confident in financial reporting and final accounts
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Qualifications:

• MSc or BA Hons in Quantity Surveying or similar

Ready to make a meaningful impact in Retrofit delivery and thrive in a dynamic multi-site environment

This is your chance to grow your career in a supportive forward-thinking environment. Youll be part of a team that values innovation quality and continuous improvementwhile working on meaningful projects that contribute to safer and greener communities.

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 applicants 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

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Wates is one of the UKs 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.