Project Surveyor

Project Surveyor – Responsive Maintenance

Location:

Winchester

Division:
Wates Property Services (WPS) – Reactive Maintenance

Wates Property Services is looking for a Project Surveyor to join our Responsive Maintenance team based in Winchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially experienced and motivated individual to lead and grow within a dynamic environment focused on delivering high-quality maintenance services.

You will be working on our reactive maintenance scheme which includes NHF SOR, supporting the delivery of reactive maintenance works, and assisting in leading a small commercial team including working alongside an assistant surveyor and admin staff.

• Team Leadership
  :
  Manage and mentor junior staff, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative team culture.
• Commercial Management
  :
  Take ownership of pre‑ and post‑contract commercial strategies, including monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and progress reporting.
• Subcontractor Oversight
  :
  Handle procurement, measurement, valuation, and final accounts, ensuring compliance with Wates processes and contractual obligations.
• Value Maximisation
  :
  Drive cash flow and valuation processes to maximise project profitability.
• Contract Compliance
  :
  Ensure all contractual instructions, notices, and health & safety obligations are met.
• Client Engagement
  :
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams.

• NHF Schedule of Rates experience is a must.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction‑related discipline (desirable).
• 5–6 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within responsive maintenance (planned experience considered if willing to transition).
• Proactive mindset
  :
  Forward‑thinking, enthusiastic, and always pushing to achieve more.
• Strong communicator
  :
  Able to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Career‑driven
  :
  Looking for progression and eager to grow within the business.
• Customer‑focused
  :
  Positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service.

• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Exposure to diverse and impactful projects
• A chance to make a real difference in the communities we serve

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

You will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually and we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

WPS 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.

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