Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Wates Smartspace are looking for Project Surveyors to join our construction team in the South, focusing 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!

Our Quantity Surveyors are a valuable part of our business, leading the team on a project or cluster of packages with 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.

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.

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, welcoming 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 do not discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed individually against the role requirements. 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 and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.

Experience
Proven experience in quantity surveying within construction, ideally managing complex projects across multiple sectors. Experience with contract administration, cost management, and commercial risk is essential.

About you
Passionate about the commercial aspects of construction with a proactive approach to problem solving and innovation. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with customers, subcontractors, and project teams. Motivated to develop your career within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management are desirable. Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts is advantageous.