Assistant Contract Surveyor (Permanent)

Assistant Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. More than ever, today's housebuilding industry is about fine margins and pinpoint accuracy. without sacrificing the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of a new Bloor home. Under the guidance of a Surveyor Mentor, our Assistant Surveyors are contributing to the team from day one, and building a career on solid foundations. We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Surveyor to join our Exeter Region, based at our Regional Office - Youll need good negotiating skills and a sound knowledge of construction techniques and material costs. Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing sub-contract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice. Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date. Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete. Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costing is correct. Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting under the guidance of a surveyor mentor. Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form. Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties. Complying with and upholding company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Educated to a Higher National Certificate/Higher National Diploma level standard or equivalent, relevant construction degree. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Computer literate. COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location) If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.