Quantity Surveyor

Bloor Homes; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run housebuilding company in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Surveyor to manage the full cost spectrum of housing developments. In a dynamic team, you will prepare tender information, oversee sub-contractor payments, and ensure projects meet high standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying and solid experience in construction. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including a company car and health care.

Benefits

Company Car

Bupa Health Care

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

Discount on Bloor Homes properties

Qualifications

• Solid experience in building construction within a surveying or project management role.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing sub-contractor/supplier enquiry lists and full enquiry packs.
• Collating and analysing tender information to ensure compliance and best value.
• Managing sub-contractor payments and final accounts.
• Liaising with Housing Associations and attending site meetings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

IT systems proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Job description

Closing Date: 2025-08-22

Location: Tamworth

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Join Bloor Homes as a Surveyor – Be Part of Something Special

At Bloor Homes, becoming a Surveyor means more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a family-run business that takes real pride in delivering quality homes. You’ll bring your housebuilding surveying experience to a role that’s varied, rewarding, and central to our success. From preparing cost breakdowns to managing payments and budgets, no two days will be the same.

We’re looking for an experienced Surveyor to join our Midlands region, based at our Tamworth office, supporting sites across the area. You’ll play a key role in a friendly, ambitious team where your expertise and attention to detail will help us maintain tight budget controls and deliver homes that meet our high standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Surveyor at Bloor Homes, you’ll have the autonomy to manage the full cost spectrum of a development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing sub-contractor/supplier enquiry lists and full enquiry packs.
• Collating and analysing tender information to ensure compliance and best value.
• Creating tender comparison sheets and negotiating with sub-contractors.
• Producing detailed build cost breakdowns, including infrastructure costs.
• Ensuring sub-contractors are registered and certified on the SMAS database.
• Conducting drawing take-offs and producing labour-only rates in collaboration with the team.
• Maintaining and updating SWMP plans, Carriers Matrix, and relevant licences.
• Managing sub-contractor payments, including interim payments and final accounts.
• Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as needed.
• Pricing non-standard client extras and updating costings accordingly.
• Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager after re-budgets and valuations.
• Completing monthly site progress checklists and valuations (CVRs and CTCs).
• Liaising with Housing Associations and attending site meetings.
• Supporting the Design & Technical team with sustainability specifications.
• Visiting sites regularly (at least twice a month) to support site staff and sub-contractors.
• Assisting with the production of the Group Rebate Form.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Solid experience in building construction within a surveying or project management role.
• Strong negotiation and time management skills.
• Confidence using IT systems and software.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our team with a great package, including:

• Company Car
• Bupa Health Care
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd
• Discount on Bloor Homes properties (subject to location and availability)
  
  

Ready to Build Your Future with Us?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your up-to-date CV and take the first step toward joining the Bloor Homes family.

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