Surveying Manager

Cala Group Limited; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

ULEV car scheme

Job summary

The Cala Group is seeking a commercially minded Surveying Manager to lead surveying across designated developments in the region. You will own costs, valuations and payments, driving profitability and financial performance throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will monitor forecasts, provide timely cost reports and collaborate with Sales, Land, Construction, Technical teams and external consultants to support informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Building Studies or related discipline.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with forecasting capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using SiteStream or similar cost-management systems.
• Strong planning, organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor site performance against budgets and targets.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial updates.
• Take full commercial ownership of assigned developments.
• Support financial reporting and profitability analysis.
• Liaise with Sales, Land, Construction, Technical teams and consultants.
• Identify risks and opportunities for the project team.
• Ensure compliance with standards and Building Regulations.
• Contribute to senior management presentations.

Skills

Housebuilding experience

Financial management

Excel proficiency

SiteStream experience

Reporting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

HNC in Building Studies

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS qualification or in progress

Tools

SiteStream

Job description

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Surveying Manager will act as the lead Surveyor for designated developments within the region, with full commercial responsibility for costs, valuations, payments and financial performance.

You will manage the commercial and financial performance of your developments across the full project lifecycle. This includes accurate cost control, forecasting and reporting, while monitoring site performance against budgets and financial targets to protect profitability.

Working closely with Sales, Land, Construction, Technical teams and Architects, you will provide clear and timely cost reports and financial insights to support effective decision‑making. Accuracy, attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

You will take full ownership of surveying responsibilities on your developments and support the wider Commercial team with financial reporting, cost management and profitability analysis where required.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong commercial awareness, excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced housebuilding environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce accurate cost estimates, budgets, forecasts and cost control measures
• Monitor site performance against approved budgets, forecasts and financial targets
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial updates to agreed deadlines
• Take full commercial ownership of assigned developments, including valuations and payments
• Support the Commercial team with financial reporting and profitability analysis
• Liaise with Sales, Land, Construction, Technical teams and external consultants
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and provide clear advice to the project team
• Ensure compliance with current standards, Building Regulations and internal procedures
• Contribute to accurate reporting and presentations for senior management

About You

You will be a commercially focused and detail‑oriented surveying professional with experience in a housebuilding environment. You will be confident managing your own developments while contributing positively to the wider Commercial team.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role within a housebuilding environment
• Minimum HNC in Building Studies or a related discipline
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate reports and forecasts
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using SiteStream or similar land appraisal / cost management systems
• Strong planning, organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work independently
• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• RICS qualification or working towards chartership

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.

We offer an excellent benefits package of 34 days holiday (including public holidays and increasing by a day each year to a maximum of 40), the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced salary sacrifice pension contributions of 5% employee, 10% employer, ULEV car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and much more! (Some benefits will be pro‑rated if you were to join on a part time basis)