Senior Surveyor

Cala Group Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Group Limited is seeking a Senior Surveyor to manage designated developments in Inverness. This role involves overseeing payments and costs, producing precise cost estimates, and ensuring site performance aligns with budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience with house builders and hold either an HNC in Building Studies or a Quantity Surveying degree, alongside RICS qualifications. Join a company committed to diversity and a culture where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a house builder is essential.
• High proficiency with computer packages, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with current standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures.
• Monitor site performance against original plans and financial targets.
• Provide cost reports and communicate with other disciplines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost control

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

HNC in Building Studies

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Site stream

Job description

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CALA Homes (North) Ltd are looking to recruit a Senior Surveyor to join their Commercial team. Reporting to the Managing Surveyor you will act as the Senior Surveyor for designated developments within the region, taking the principle role commercially in respect of payments and costs.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and realistic estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures. Furthermore, you will monitor site performance against original plans, budgets and financial targets. You will provide cost reports and key updates for deadlines which will require you to communicate regularly with other disciplines such as Sales, Land, Construction, Technical Architects as required. As such you should be able to produce accurate reports and presentations and you must have excellent attention to detail as well as being self-motivated and proactive in your approach.

Additionally, you will be taking full ownership of the surveying responsibilities on your own developments in addition to supporting the Commercial team as required regarding financial status and profitability on designated developments.

About You

You must have experience working in a similar role with another house builder, with a minimum of an HNC in Building Studies. RICS qualifications and / or a degree in Quantity Surveying would be beneficial. You must have a high proficiency with various computer packages including Microsoft Office products as well as experience using ‘Site stream’ or other similar land appraisal software. You should be familiar with current standards and Building regulations and have excellent planning and organisational skills.

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [e-mail]

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction and Housing and Community Development

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