Senior Surveyor

Weston Homes Plc; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead exciting projects in a flagship development. This role involves overseeing the procurement process, advising on technical matters, and managing a team of trainees. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers extensive training opportunities. With a strong focus on career development, this position not only promises professional growth but also comes with a competitive salary and a range of attractive perks. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

Fully Expensed Fuel Card

Generous Company Pension

Private Healthcare

22 Days Holidays

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Fully Equipped Gym

Extensive Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on specifications and technical commercial matters.
• Ensure procurement of subcontractors and materials to budget.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Literacy

RC Frame Knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

A little bit about the role...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to join our flagship development in Barking. We’re delivering over 1200 units across 12 blocks ranging from 7-28 storeys. With our phases 1 & 2 underway, you will have the opportunity to lead our future phases and work closely with the wider team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Advise on specification and technical relating to commercial matters
• Attend Pre-development, Pre-start, Post contract, Design and Project Team meetings as required.
• Prepare and chair meetings including but not limited to Subcontract and Project Coordination meetings
• Ensure procurement of subcontractors and materials to programme and budget
• Ensure subcontractors are approved in accordance with procedures
• Monitor production of information and advises on financial feasibility of design
• Monthly production of CostCo
• Familiar with contract documentation to ensure a working knowledge
• Management and development of trainee and assistant members of the commercial team

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• Bsc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (Desirable)
• RC Frame knowledge adventurous but not essential
• High level of analytical skills
• Computer literate
• Full UK Driving Licence (willingness to travel to variable site locations)
• CSCS Card

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Accelerating Achievement Scheme
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth/adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

Finally, a little bit about us...

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the second consecutive year, including the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, and Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.

Our people are our greatest asset. We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.