Senior Surveyor

Churchill Living Ltd; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement housing company in Byfleet is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor / Estimator to oversee the financial cycle of contracts in residential development. The successful candidate will manage costs, conduct site evaluations, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Required qualifications include an HNC or HND, with preferred membership in a professional body, and proficiency in understanding architectural drawings. Attractive compensation includes a competitive salary, company car, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company car provision

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Annual holiday entitlement in addition to Bank Holidays

Training Courses

Professional development

Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Construction with experience as a Surveyor in residential development.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with standard surveying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial cycle of contracts including cost preparation and contractor evaluation.
• Manage site visits and budget preparation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Understanding architect drawings

Preparing bills of quantities

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

HNC or HND qualification

Tools

COINS

Job description

• Job Title:Senior Surveyor / Estimator
• Location:Byfleet, Surrey
• Reward & Benefits:Competitive salary, company car or car allowance and excellent Colleague benefits

Are you an experienced Surveyor, who wants to work for a dynamic company with bold growth plans?

Do you want to be part of a company who not only values its people but rewards them accordingly?

About us

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement housing sector and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd best company to work for and became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Surveyor to work alongside our expanding team in Byfleet, Surrey to oversee our developments in the region.

With the support of the Commercial Manager, you’ll manage theσιά entire financial cycle of two to three contracts, from the preparation of anticipated build costs through to the procurement, payment and final evaluation of разных subcontractors. You’ll also have supervisory and training responsibility for the Surveyor onsite.

It’s a great role for those who love autonomy and exposure, as you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of key internal stakeholders from the Land Team through to the Managing Director. You’ll also be working with our external contractors, suppliers and consultants; agreeing trading terms and contract negotiations.

There’ll be considerable financial work in most aspects of the role, with sole responsibility for producing a monthly forecast report for the Board, as well as the usual budget preparation, scheduling and estimates.

Hours of work are 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 5.00pm on Friday.

You’ll make at least one visit to your sites per week and some additional overtime may be required to meet your targets.

About you

You’ll have a background in Construction, with previous experience as a Surveyor, preferably in residential development.

You’ll hold the HNC or HND qualification and we’d提款 it if you were a member of a professional body RICS or MOICB. It goes without saying that you’ll be comfortable understanding architect drawings, specification documents and the relevant terminology. Previous experience of using COINS would be very advantageous.

It’s important that you’re a commercially astute negotiator and have experience in measuring drawings, preparing bills of quantities and other standard surveying techniques. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a wide range of responsibility, you’ll have huge self motivation and the ability to prioritise your workload.

How you’ll be rewarded upscale>

• Competitive salary
• Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days minimum + Bank Holidays
• Company car provision or cash car alternative
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• John Lewis vouchers - £200 to all expectant mums and dads
Day offêcher your birthday
• Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme
• Land Introduction Bonus
• Training Courses
• Professional development

Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. Apply today!

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