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Managing Surveyor
February 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Managing Surveyor
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division is looking to recruit a Managing Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial team.
The Role
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Liaise with the senior commercial and technical teams, taking a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues.
Support the Head of Commercial / Commercial Manager in leading, motivating and effectively communicating to the commercial team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business
Support the Head of Commercial / Commercial Manager to effectively manage the Division’s commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the Division’s operating profit and increases the value added to the Division
Ensure all build costs are current and correctly appraised. Support with building an accurate cost assessment for planned land acquisitions, and ensure these are included in the land appraisal, working closely with the estimating team to ensure the cost database is up to date
Support the team in the management of procuring sub-contractor and supplier orders and adhere to authorisations in line with Group policy and procedures, taking the lead with any disputes and more complex commercial discussions
Support the commercial team in the preparation of monthly valuations ready to present to the Managing Director and Group Commercial Manager in accordance with Group policy and procedures.
Liaise with the Head of Commercial / Commercial Manager on all margin improvement initiatives and strategies and actively encourage new initiatives and ideas with the Commercial team and wider business
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Previous experience working within the housebuilding industry at the level of Managing Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor running numerous projects simultaneously
A good level of knowledge and understanding of Valuation & Budgeting Systems, Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations and other associated legislation connected with both house and flat construction. Experience of effectively leading and managing a team
Qualifications and Training
Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a related degree or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience, preferably win Quantity Surveying
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
Core hours
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.