Assistant Quantity Surveyor

About Bellway

Bellway is one of the UK's largest house builders. 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. We are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join our Thames Valley Division, located in Reading. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Division's Commercial department.

The Role

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for working with project surveyors and helping with the management of the commercial aspects of each development. You will report to the Head of Commercial.

Principal Accountabilities

• Produce tender packs, chasing returns and compiling analysis of returns
• Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off
• Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy
• Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors
• Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, project review meetings with construction team as well as external contractors
• Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary
• Assist the Commercial Manager with take-off's for land appraisals when required

Requirements

Experience

• Experience of working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a residential house builder

Qualifications and Training

• HNC/HND in relevant Building Studies
• GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
• COINS

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
• Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
• IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Good administration skills
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Punctual and organised

Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
• Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
• Ability to travel to development sites as and when required
• Subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.