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 WestDivision 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**
- 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 268186INDE