At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South West Division, is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial department.
The Role
This role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for working with project surveyors and help with the managing of the commercial aspects of each development.
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
1. Produce tender packs, chasing returns and compiling analysis of returns.
2. Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
3. Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
4. Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
5. Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, project review meetings with construction team as well as external contractors.
6. Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
7. Assist the Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
8. Experience of working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a residential house builder.
Qualifications and Training
9. HNC/HND in relevant Building Studies
10. GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
11. COINS
Skills and Aptitude
12. Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
13. Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
14. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
15. Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
16. IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems
17. Good administration skills
18. Committed to diversity and inclusion
19. Punctual and organised
The Role and Working Conditions
20. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
21. Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
22. Ability to travel to development sites as and when required
23. Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
24. Competitive salary
25. Competitive annual bonus
26. Contributory pension scheme
27. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
28. Holiday purchase scheme
29. Access to discounts and benefits portal
30. ShareSave Scheme
31. Cycle to Work Scheme
32. Life assurance
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.