Project Surveyor

Location: West Midlands (regional travel across projects)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - office and site based

WPS Planned is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to support and manage a portfolio of planned social housing projects across the West Midlands.

This role will take responsibility for the commercial and surveying delivery of planned works programmes and will involve managing contracts from inception through to completion.

There is also the opportunity to manage and support a small team, depending on experience and project requirements.

Works will include a range of planned social housing investment programmes such as kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and wider refurbishment works.

• Manage the commercial and surveying delivery of planned social housing projects
• Take ownership of contracts from pre-start through to final account
• Carry out site visits, surveys, and measurements to support accurate scoping and pricing
• Produce and agree priced scoping documents using Schedules of Rates
• Manage cost control, valuations, variations, and reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
• Support, mentor, and potentially manage a small team of surveyors or assistants
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures

• Proven experience delivering planned social housing works - essential
• Background working for a main contractor or property services provider within social housing
• Strong understanding of planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes
• Experience managing contracts and commercial responsibilities
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Candidates must have planned social housing experience. Applications without this experience will not be considered.

• Relevant surveying or construction-related qualification
• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members

• Permanent role within a growing planned business unit
• Long-term, secured pipeline of planned social housing work
• Opportunity to step into or develop a team-management role
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression within WPS and the wider Wates Group

Why Join Wates?

At Wates, we don't just build and maintain properties - we build careers. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Exposure to diverse and impactful projects
• A chance to make a real difference in the communities we serve

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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.