Assistant Surveyor: Tender & Cost Control

Bloor Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

25 days holiday entitlement

Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorc

Discount on our homes

Job summary

Bloor Homes in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to support cost control and tendering on new homes. Based at our Regional Office EX1 3PD, you will assist in preparing tender packs and cost analyses with guidance from a Senior Surveyor.

You will work closely with the Commercial and Construction teams, developing cost estimates, managing supplier enquiries, and contributing to site progress and value engineering while upholding Health and Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Educated to an HNC/HND level or equivalent in construction.
• Experience in quantity surveying or project management on building sites.
• Strong negotiating and time-management skills.
• Computer literate and able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists.
• Prepare full enquiry packs and analyse tenders for compliance.
• Prepare tender comparison sheets and negotiate with sub-contractors.
• Prepare detailed build cost breakdowns for NSSA.
• Maintain SMAS database and up-to-date certificates.
• Produce monthly progress checklists and CVR/CTC with guidance.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with housing associations and design team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Deadline-driven

Driving Licence

Education

HN Diploma/Certificate in construction

Job description

Bloor Homes in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to support cost control and tendering on new homes. Based at our Regional Office EX1 3PD, you will assist in preparing tender packs and cost analyses with guidance from a Senior Surveyor.

You will work closely with the Commercial and Construction teams, developing cost estimates, managing supplier enquiries, and contributing to site progress and value engineering while upholding Health and Safety standards.