Site Surveyor

Wates Group

The Role

Overview

Oversee commercial, safety, and reporting duties for retrofit site surveying projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • commercial decisions
  • safety compliance
  • subcontract management
  • client relations
  • procurement
  • team development

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • commercial
  • quantity surveying
  • teamwork
  • relationship building
  • financial reporting
  • construction tech

What You Bring

-Strong commercial acumen and cost control -MSc or BA Hons in Quantity Surveying or similar -Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills -Effective relationship-building with PQS, design teams, and supply chain -Confident in financial reporting and final accounts -Construction methods and technology

The Company

About Wates Group

-Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure. -Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects. -Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices. -Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments. -Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships. -Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Healthcare

Residential

Commercial

Engineering

Facilities Management Services

Fit out and Refurbishment

House Builder Joint Ventures

Residential Partnerships

Public Sector Frameworks

Security Clearance

-basic disclosure and barring service (dbs) check required at offer stage. -additional pre‑employment checks may be required, such as national security vetting.