Overview
Wates has an opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join the WPS team within the WPS Housing Maintenance division. You will be working in the Cambridgeshire area on social housing contracts and will be accountable for the development and implementation of pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and encourage project team performance, ensuring that Wates’ main contractual obligations and strategies are executed and regularly reviewed
* Complete and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and progress reports
* Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up
* Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value
* Work with the Commercial Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts
* Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are completed with reference to Procurement, Measurement and valuation, Contractual instructions / notices / orders, as well as Health and Safety
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful, you will have relevant commercial skills and experience including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management, and effectively use/understand financial reports and final accounts. Social housing retrofit experience is essential; SHDF is preferable but not required.
You will be a confident communicator with the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, Project Surveyors, design team and supply chain. You will also be committed to leading and developing commercial site teams.
Checks and Employment Considerations
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on a criminal record or disclosed offenses. Some roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks. For more information about the checks involved, please refer to National Security Vetting.
About Wates
Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building and property maintenance company with a history of over 125 years. We are committed to equality and an inclusive workplace, recognised through Gold Investors in People and Disability Confident status. We strive to one day become a place where everyone belongs through inclusion and opportunity. Wates also commits to environmental targets for 2025 including Zero Waste and Zero Carbon in operations and Positive Nature Enhancement.
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