Quantity Surveyor at Bellway Homes in Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

sub‑contract orders

budget drafting

cost valuations

payments processing

trade specs

take‑offs

Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required.
Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
Produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Quantity Surveyor.
Assist with material buying when required.
Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
Maintain trade specifications.
Produce quarterly valuations and complete material ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
Manage Professional Fees Budget.
Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors.
Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required

Requirements

quantity surveyor

hnd/hnc

cscs card

it literate

detail oriented

team player

Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor with a residential house builder.
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
Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
HND/HNC Building Studies
Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
Current CSCS card or equivalent is desirable
GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
Good administration skills
Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
Ability to travel to development sites as and when required

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic dbs check required
financial pre-employment checks required

Company

Overview

1946 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1946, marking its long-standing presence in the UK housing market.

Focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable residential properties to communities across the UK.
Operates in a wide range of locations, from urban developments to more rural settings, ensuring homes that meet diverse buyer needs.
Portfolio includes a variety of property types, from affordable homes to luxurious family residences.
Continued strong financial performance enables increased production and expansion of market presence.
Projects encompass both private and affordable housing, emphasizing sustainable construction techniques and high standards of design.
Ongoing commitment to providing quality homes in areas with strong community integration, creating long-term value for homeowners.

Culture + Values

Create dream homes built around you.
Demonstrate a passion for building exceptional quality homes in carefully selected locations.
Offer personalized care from initial enquiry to moving day and beyond.
Ensure expert craftsmanship with exceptional quality materials.
Design flexible living spaces designed to stand the test of time.
Cultivate a high-performing culture where colleagues enjoy coming to work and build rewarding careers.
Maintain a long-standing reputation for taking a personal interest in workforce well-being.

Environment + Sustainability

44.7% Reduction

Carbon Emissions

Achieved reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.

75-80% Less

Carbon Emissions

Homes from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions than current regulations.

1,700 t CO₂ Saved

Biodiesel Trials

HVO biodiesel trials have contributed to significant CO₂ savings.

99%+ Waste Diversion

Waste Management

Over 99% of waste diverted from landfill in 2023.

Net-zero target: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46% and Scope 3 emissions by 55% from FY2019 baseline by 2030
Scope 3 emissions per m² completed floor area reduced to 1.40 t (from 1.53 t in 2019)
Air-source heat pump trials delivering electric-only heating by December 2024 in all divisions
Waste per completed home reduced to 7.1 t (from 8.6 t in 2023); target 20% reduction by July 2025
12.2% of plots completed in timber-frame in FY24 (up from 11.4%)
Install EV charging, solar PV, smart thermostats, insulation, wastewater heat recovery and more across developments
Committed to 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new sites since July 2023; pursuing BNG+ through off-site habitat units and hedgehog highways
Signed Homes for Nature commitment: embed nesting bricks/boxes and wildlife corridors on all new developments from September 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

3,042 people

Employees总数

The company employs over three thousand individuals across its operations.

Awarded 'Best staff development' and recognised as an Employer of Choice by industry awards
Graduate trainee scheme and apprenticeship programmes in place
Long-term careers with many colleagues spending large parts of their working lives at the company
Gender split not disclosed publicly

Articles

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About Bellway

Bellway News

Role

Description

sub‑contract orders

budget drafting

cost valuations

payments processing

trade specs

take‑offs

Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required.
Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
Produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Quantity Surveyor.
Assist with material buying when required.
Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
Maintain trade specifications.
Produce quarterly valuations and complete material ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
Manage Professional Fees Budget.
Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors.
Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required

Requirements

quantity surveyor

hnd/hnc

cscs card

it literate

detail oriented

team player

Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor with a residential house builder.
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
Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
HND/HNC Building Studies
Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
Current CSCS card or equivalent is desirable
GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
Good administration skills
Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area
Ability to travel to development sites as and when required

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic dbs check required
financial pre-employment checks required

Company

Overview

1946 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1946, marking its long-standing presence in the UK housing market.

Focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable residential properties to communities across the UK.
Operates in a wide range of locations, from urban developments to more rural settings, ensuring homes that meet diverse buyer needs.
Portfolio includes a variety of property types, from affordable homes to luxurious family residences.
Continued strong financial performance enables increased production and expansion of market presence.
Projects encompass both private and affordable housing, emphasizing sustainable construction techniques and high standards of design.
Ongoing commitment to providing quality homes in areas with strong community integration, creating long-term value for homeowners.

Culture + Values

Create dream homes built around you.
Demonstrate a passion for building exceptional quality homes in carefully selected locations.
Offer personalized care from initial enquiry to moving day and beyond.
Ensure expert craftsmanship with exceptional quality materials.
Design flexible living spaces designed to stand the test of time.
Cultivate a high-performing culture where colleagues enjoy coming to work and build rewarding careers.
Maintain a long-standing reputation for taking a personal interest in workforce well-being.

Environment + Sustainability

44.7% Reduction

Carbon Emissions

Achieved reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.

75-80% Less

Carbon Emissions

Homes from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon emissions than current regulations.

1,700 t CO₂ Saved

Biodiesel Trials

HVO biodiesel trials have contributed to significant CO₂ savings.

99%+ Waste Diversion

Waste Management

Over 99% of waste diverted from landfill in 2023.

Net-zero target: Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46% and Scope 3 emissions by 55% from FY2019 baseline by 2030
Scope 3 emissions per m² completed floor area reduced to 1.40 t (from 1.53 t in 2019)
Air-source heat pump trials delivering electric-only heating by December 2024 in all divisions
Waste per completed home reduced to 7.1 t (from 8.6 t in 2023); target 20% reduction by July 2025
12.2% of plots completed in timber-frame in FY24 (up from 11.4%)
Install EV charging, solar PV, smart thermostats, insulation, wastewater heat recovery and more across developments
Committed to 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new sites since July 2023; pursuing BNG+ through off-site habitat units and hedgehog highways
Signed Homes for Nature commitment: embed nesting bricks/boxes and wildlife corridors on all new developments from September 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

3,042 people

Employees总数

The company employs over three thousand individuals across its operations.

Awarded 'Best staff development' and recognised as an Employer of Choice by industry awards
Graduate trainee scheme and apprenticeship programmes in place
Long-term careers with many colleagues spending large parts of their working lives at the company
Gender split not disclosed publicly

Articles

Careers at Bellway

About Bellway

Bellway News