CALA Homes (Chiltern) Ltd are looking to recruit an Assistant Surveyor to join their Commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Manager / Senior Surveyor you will act as the Assistant Surveyor for designated sites within the Region and you will support the team as required regarding financial status and profitability on designated developments. Key Responsibilities Support role to Senior Surveyor learning and producing accurate and realistic estimates, budgets and forecast and cost control measures in line with the competency profile for the role of Assistant Surveyor To monitor site performance against original plans, budgets and financial targets To provide cost reports and key date updates to deadline Communicate with Technical, Construction, Sales and Customer Services with respect to monitoring all prelim and sales budgets, payments and costs To raise subcontract orders and make payments as necessary including Customer Services Negotiate with contractors and investigate reasons for cost variances 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 ‘Sitestream’ or other similar 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 [email protected] 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.