Principal Surveyor

Description:

Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit a Principal Surveyor to work on projects based in the North area of our London and East region.

The main role of a Principal Surveyor at Willmott Dixon is to support the Commercial Manager and Operations Manager by providing commercial expertise and management of surveying staff to ensure that projects are procured and delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our clients' expectations.

You will provide leadership to ensure the project team achieve or exceed budgeted target, ensure that CVC reports are accurately completed to reflect the current position on site and the final profit projection, monitor the timing and completeness of subcontract orders whilst also resolving any disputes and legal matters in a timely manner.

As a Principal Surveyor you will also develop, motivate and retain surveying staff within your operating team. You will provide leadership, technical support and encourage value engineering and improved buildability solutions .You will also take responsibility for managing recruitment in your team by identifying recruitment needs and undertaking interviews when needed.

We strive to build and establish excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants and clients where appropriate, this will enable you to identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and then implement effective resolutions.

You will work closely with the project team and commercial manager to achieve or exceed budgeted target for your project.

In return we provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunity for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos!

Essential Criteria

A high level of organisation and achieving deadlines
Quantity surveying technical knowledge and understanding
Understanding of JCT forms of contract
Being able to manage and report on more than one project at a time
Providing feedback for new and effective systems and controls for the business
Positively reacting to change and assisting in its implementation in the business
A track record of successful procurement
Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
Appropriate CSCS cardDesirable Criteria

Construction related degree
Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS
NEC contract experienceAdditional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

Over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development