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Wates Smartspace are looking for Project Surveyors to join our construction team in the South, focussing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of Construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team, whose priority and focus is to nurture talent, helping you to elevate your career to the next level!
About The Role
Our Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, where they lead the team on a project or cluster of packages having full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting. Surveyors take the lead; working collaboratively with our customers and industry specialists with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.
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As Our Project Surveyor You Will
- Manage project costs, budgets, and forecasts across fit-out and refurbishment schemes.
- Prepare valuations, cost reports, and oversee financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
- Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender evaluation and contract administration.
- Track and manage variations, change control, and commercial risks.
- Support project teams on live operational sites, providing clear commercial insight and guidance.
- Administer NEC/JCT contracts and ensure compliance with all commercial obligations.
- Lead final accounts, claims resolution, and accurate commercial documentation.
- Drive value engineering and support sustainability-focused solutions within project delivery.
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Our Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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