Project Surveyor

Company: Wates
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the commercial management of a major construction project in Bedfordshire, focusing on cost control, procurement, and commercial governance. You will work within an established commercial team to drive value, manage subcontractors, and ensure robust project financials. You will collaborate with operations, design, and supply chain to support delivery and ensure consistent commercial procedures. This is a high-profile scheme offering exposure to complex contracts and opportunities for career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary and benefits package
  • flexibility where possible

Responsibilities

  • Manage the commercial aspects of designated project areas and work packages
  • Procure and manage subcontractor packages from tender through final account
  • Prepare valuations, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
  • Manage variations, change control and commercial risk
  • Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts
  • Collaborate with operations, design and supply chain teams to support project delivery
  • Ensure commercial procedures and controls are applied consistently across the project
  • Contribute to accurate reporting and project performance monitoring

Key requirements

  • Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
  • Experience on medium to large construction projects
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
  • Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration
  • Good analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team
  • Proactive, organised and commercially focused approach
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Stakeholder management
  • Negotiation
  • Cost control
  • Valuations
  • Forecasting and cash flow

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Posted: September 14th, 2026