Site Surveyor

The Vacancy

Site Surveyor – Planned Works (Social Housing)

Division: WPS Planned
Location: West Midlands (regional travel)
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office and site based

About the role

Due to recent contract wins and continued business growth, WPS Planned is seeking an experienced Site Surveyor to join our team covering the West Midlands.

The role will support the delivery of planned social housing works, including Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) projects, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and associated refurbishment programmes. This is a varied role combining office‑based duties with regular site visits across the contract area.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake site surveys and measurements to support planned works programmes
• Produce and price scoping documents using agreed Schedules of Rates (SOR)
• Support cost control, valuations, and commercial reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to support programme delivery
• Assist with procurement of works packages and liaise with subcontractors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures

Essential experience and skills

• Proven experience working within the social housing sector – essential
• Demonstrable background delivering planned social housing works
• Experience of workstreams such as SHDF, kitchens & bathrooms, roofing, or similar refurbishment programmes
• Confident carrying out surveys, measurements, and pricing works
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence (regional travel required)

Applications without social housing experience will not be considered.

Desirable

• Relevant surveying or construction‑related qualification
• Experience working for a main contractor or property services provider

What we offer

• Permanent role within a growing planned division
• Strong pipeline of secured work across the West Midlands
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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 assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.