Senior Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Surveyor to oversee the cost control and financial management of building projects in their Exeter region. The role involves preparing tender documents, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to achieve project goals. With excellent benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities, this position offers a dynamic environment for career progression.

Benefits

Company Car

iPhone and Laptop

Bupa Health Care cover

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

33 days holiday entitlement

Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles

Competitive discount on homes

Qualifications

• Experience in a quantity surveying role within building construction is mandatory.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good time management and negotiating skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sub-contractor enquiry lists and manage tender processes effectively.
• Conduct land viability analysis and collaborate with various departments to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Process and analyze sub-contractor payment applications and maintain project finances.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

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Build Your Future as a Senior Surveyor with Bloor Homes in our Exeter Region

Ready to take the next step in your surveying career? Join Bloor Homes as a Senior Surveyor and become part of a company where your expertise truly matters. Drawing on your house building experience and sharp communication and negotiation skills, youll lead cost control efforts that ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, affordable homes. From collating tender information and preparing cost breakdowns to managing payments and drafting budget estimates, your days will be dynamic and rewarding. As part of our ambitious, family-owned business, youll enjoy the autonomy to manage the full cost spectrum on each development, playing a key role in maintaining tight budget controls that underpin our success. In return, well support you with excellent benefits, tailored training, and genuine career progression. Join us and be part of something truly specialyour future starts here.

MAIN DUTIES

• Prepare sub-contractor/supplier enquiry lists and full enquiry packs, ensuring compliant tender documentation, analysing returned bids, and negotiating to secure best value.
• Create tender comparison sheets and make recommendations for sub-contract orders.
• Collaborate with Design & Technical to tender utilities cost-effectively and support groundwork, roads, and sewers tendering through surveyor oversight.
• Compile build cost breakdowns, including infrastructure, for New Site Start Appraisals (NSSA).
• Ensure sub-contractors are SMAS-certified and up to date.
• Conduct drawing take-offs, develop labour-only rates with the Commercial and Construction teams, and manage related databases.
• Coordinate with Design & Technical and Construction to procure cost-effective, suitable materials on schedule.
• Prepare Material Schedules to meet production targets.
• Maintain and distribute SWMP and Carriers Matrix, updating licence details as needed.
• Register sites for Hazardous Waste Premise Codes and CLAIR, coordinating with relevant departments.
• Process and analyse sub-contractor applications for payment, prepare interim payments, update payment records, handle variations/contra charges, and settle final accounts.
• Price client extras, update costings in Viability Manager, and ensure accuracy in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Complete monthly site progress checklists, valuations, CVRs, and CTCs; attend valuation meetings.
• Liaise with Housing Associations, including invoicing and H&S packs, and attend site meetings.
• Support Code for Sustainable Homes compliance by producing specifications and backup data.
• Conduct land viability analysis with input from key departments.
• Produce Group Rebate Forms and assist in maintaining the regional cost database.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying role.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role.
• Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Company Car, iPhone and Laptop
• Bupa Health Care cover.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
• Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location).

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