Quantity Surveyor

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor in Bellway's Southern Counties Division, you will manage the commercial elements of each development, controlling costs and budgets to meet targets. You will operate within the Commercial department reporting to the Commercial Manager, collaborating with construction teams and external contractors. The role involves budgeting, valuations, subcontract administration, and on-site measurements to support high-quality residential developments. This is a chance to contribute to cost-efficient, quality-focused house building within a large, inclusive employer.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• competitive car allowance
• optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• competitive annual bonus
• contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday

Responsibilities

• Create draft and start budgets for allocated sites
• Prepare quarterly valuations and material cost-to-complete analyses
• Handle subcontract payments, final accounts, and sign-off processes
• Draft sub-contract orders with appropriate approvals and documentation
• Conduct on-site measurements and approve contractor payments
• Participate in pre-order, valuation, and project review meetings with stakeholders
• Manage subcontract orders on site and liaise with subcontractors as needed
• Maintain trade specifications and price customer extras in collaboration with sales
• Oversee the Professional Fees Budget
• Assist with material procurement when required
• Support take-offs for land appraisals with Estimator/Commercial Manager

Key requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor with a residential house builder
• Strong communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Motivated to deliver quality developments
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline adherence
• IT literate and adaptable to new systems
• Good admin skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

• strong communication
• negotiation
• self-motivation
• budgeting and cost control
• valuations
• subcontract administration

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