Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Wates Smartspace are seeking Project Surveyors to join our construction team in the South, focusing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team committed to nurturing talent and helping you elevate your career to the next level. Our Quantity Surveyors play a vital role, leading project or package teams with full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions, and contract reporting. You will work collaboratively with customers and industry specialists, maintaining a strong focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.

As a 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

Wates is proud to be an inclusive employer where anyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement, as transferable skills are valued and all applications are assessed fairly.

Experience
Proven experience in quantity surveying within construction, ideally with exposure to fit-out and refurbishment projects. Experience managing commercial functions, contract administration, and financial controls is essential.

About you
Passionate about the commercial aspects of construction, with the ability to challenge the norm and bring fresh ideas. Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a focus on delivering value and compliance. Motivated to progress your career within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in quantity surveying or construction management are desirable. Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to best practice standards is expected.