Project Surveyor | Quantity Surveyor

Wates is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in the built environment with an ambition to become a GBP2bn turnover business.

Within the group, Wates Residential is responding to the needs of its customers by developing mixed tenure housing schemes in partnership with both public and private sector organisations.

Our business covers new-build and partnership housing development activities, reaffirming our long-term commitment to deliver more and better homes; helping to tackle the UK's urgent need for new housing.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join our Leatherhead team.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, your primary focus will be to take accountability for the Development and Implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

Key Accountabilities will include:
Ensure all subcontract documentation is SHE Group policy compliant Ensure all team members understand project accountabilities and objectives Regularly monitors project objectives and facilitates a change in process where appropriate Demonstrates understanding of internal and external tender strategies/ build up Agree external valuations/ cash flow to maximise project value Interact with the project team to maximise project procurement, production and commercial strategies Agree and produce main and sub contract final accounts with the Surveying Manager Ability to form and develop relationships with client, PQS, design teams and supply chain
To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive, passionate and engaging approach when supporting and educating the business.

You will have solid experience in the new build residential market, and have a good ability to understand financial reports and final accounts, and have an ability to develop commercial site teams.

Alongside this it would be an advantage if you have some knowledge of construction technology, including regulatory requirements and/or have experience of ISO 9001:2008, but this is not essential, it is more important for us that we identify someone with the right drive and personality to be able to make a difference across the Wates group.

A bit about us:

As a progressive and rewarding business we offer our people the opportunity to grow their careers whilst working together to deliver the promises we make to our customers.

Our company values of integrity, intelligence, performance, teamwork and respect for people, communities and the environment run through our business at every level and are at the heart of everything we do.

The wellbeing and safety of our people is our priority, therefore creating a zero harm culture and encouraging a healthy work-life balance is important to us. Wates Group are a responsible and inclusive employer and are proud to have been recognised for this through accolades including C2E (Committed to Equality) and Investors in People (Gold).

We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive packages to support that.

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Salary: . Date posted: 31/03/2017