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 alongside an Assistant Surveyor and admin staff.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- 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.
What We’re Looking For:
- NHF Schedule of Rates experience is a must.
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction‑related discipline (desirable).
- 5–6 years of 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.
Why Join WPS?
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Exposure to diverse and impactful projects
- A chance to make a real difference in the communities we serve
Additional Information
Candidates will be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage.
We do not discriminate on the basis of criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the role requirements. Some roles may require additional checks.
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 wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk for more information.
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