Project Surveyor – Social Housing

A leading Tier One Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Surveyor to join its established Planned Maintenance division.
The business has a strong reputation across the construction sector and delivers a range of planned maintenance, refurbishment and property improvement programmes across London and the surrounding areas.
The successful Project Surveyor will take responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of projects, working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, clients, subcontractors and the wider commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Surveyor looking to develop their commercial experience within a leading main contractor, with exposure to large-scale planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
The Role
The Project Surveyor will be responsible for supporting the successful commercial delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects from pre-start through to completion and final account.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day commercial aspects of allocated projects.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations and ensuring changes are accurately recorded and valued.
• Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing and assessing subcontractor applications and accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial performance is maintained.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Assisting with monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager with wider commercial responsibilities.
• Building effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a main contractor environment, with exposure to planned maintenance, refurbishment, social housing or a similar construction sector.
The successful Project Surveyor will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Project Surveying role.
• Experience working for a main contractor, ideally within a Tier One or large Tier Two environment.
• Exposure to planned maintenance, refurbishment or social housing projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, ideally JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience with valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• The ability to work effectively alongside operational and commercial teams.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or construction-related qualification.

The Company
The successful candidate will join a leading Tier One Main Contractor with an established Planned Maintenance division and a strong pipeline of secured work.
The division delivers long-term planned maintenance, refurbishment and property improvement programmes across residential and public-sector assets, working closely with clients to deliver high-quality projects and services.
The business provides a structured and supportive environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a Project Surveyor looking to build their experience and progress within a major contractor.
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a leading Tier One Main Contractor.
• Established Planned Maintenance division.
• Strong pipeline of secured work.
• Exposure to major planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
• Structured career progression and professional development.
• Support from an experienced commercial team.
• Opportunity to progress towards Senior Surveyor level.

This represents an excellent opportunity for a Project Surveyor with planned maintenance or refurbishment experience to join a leading Tier One Main Contractor and develop their career within an established and growing commercial team.