Surveyor

3 weeks ago


Byfleet, United Kingdom Churchill Living Ltd Full time

Job title: ​Surveyor

Location: Office based in Byfleet with travel to sites in the division as required

About the role

We are keen to appoint an experienced Surveyor to become part of the South East team, overseeing new retirement developments in the division. As the Surveyor, you will manage the entire financial cycle for up to three contracts at any one time: from the preparation of anticipated build costs, through to procurement, payment and final evaluation of subcontractors.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Surveyor will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and exposure, as you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of key internal stakeholders including Land, Design, and Technical teams, through to the Group Divisional Operations Director.

You'll also be collaborating with our external contractors, suppliers, and consultants; agreeing trading terms and contract negotiations. In the role of Surveyor, you will be responsible for preparing construction budgets, monitoring costs, preparing schedules, estimates, making payments and monitoring procurement of subcontractors and materials.

In addition your duties will include: 

Measuring drawings, taking off quantities, preparing schedules, estimates and other working documentsProviding the material costs for the preparation of construction budgetsSourcing suitable suppliers and issue tender enquiry documentsNegotiating proposed order values and regional supply agreements, together with purchasing of materialsAppointing and managing subcontractors

The role will mainly be office based in West Byfleet with travel required to sites as required.

Office hours are full-time, Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 5pm.

About you

Our new Surveyor will:

Demonstrate excellent commercial acumen in the housebuilding sector, ideally gained on multi-million Residential Apartments, Retirement Living, Extra-Care Homes or student accommodationYou will have experience in taking projects through their full lifecycle, from tender to final accountAs a minimum you will be able to demonstrate at least 5 years relevant commercial experience within the housebuilding sectorYou will hold a relevant HNC or HND qualification together with professional body membership (RICS or MOICB) and you will be able to understand architect drawings, specification documents, as well as the relevant terminology

It's important that you are a commercially astute negotiator who is used to exceeding time and financial targets. Your self-motivation and ability to prioritise your workload will ensure you are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively to take on a wide range of responsibilities.

In addition, our new Surveyor will be highly numerate to fulfil expectations regarding budgets, forecasting, reporting and preparation of accounts, fluency in written and spoken English is essential, coupled with a high standard of IT skill, MS Office and construction-related accounting software.

You must also have a valid UK driver’s license.

How you’ll be rewarded

Competitive salaryAnnual holiday entitlement - 24 days minimum + Bank HolidaysDay off on your birthdayCompany car or cash for car alternativeCompany pension contributionLife AssurancePrivate Medical InsuranceHealth screening every 3 yearsEmployee Assistance Programme

About us

We are Churchill Living, the leading provider of housing that offers freedom, independence, and unrivalled living value for the over 60s, and we're looking for people like you

As a family-run, privately-owned business we have a strong culture built on trust and integrity. We're proud of what we do, and the people we work with, and we believe in giving something back to the communities where we operate. Our success is built on our fantastic team of more than 700 colleagues across the country, which is growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality apartments in desirable locations across the country for those looking for greater freedom and independence. Our developments are designed to provide safety, support and a sense of community for our customers to enjoy, ensuring peace of mind for them and their families.

We are proud to have been voted a Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' based on our colleague feedback. Not only that, but we've won a host of industry awards including the prestigious Housebuilder of the Year at the What House? awards.

If you would like to be part of an ambitious and successful business which values and appreciates its people. click apply today.

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