Bloor Homes
graduate job
Expires13 days

Trainee Surveyor

Job description

Have you thought about a career in the housing industry? We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Surveyor based at our Western Regional Office in Tewkesbury and it could be the role for you. Start your career with us

Main duties

  • Carrying out site measures in liaison with the Surveyor.
  • Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Surveyor, including maintaining the databases and distributing information.
  • Checking SMAS database in liaison with the Surveyor.
  • Updating SWMP Carriers Matrix including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issuing to site as necessary in liaison with the Surveyor.
  • Assisting the Surveyor in pricing of non-standard client extras, updating of the Cost of Sales in the Viability Manager and with the production of H & S packs for Housing Association plots.
  • Assisting the Surveyor with the production of information for Code for Sustainable Homes.
  • Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form.
  • Assisting the Surveyor/Construction Director in updating build completion dates in Eque2 as necessary.
  • Paying designated invoices and applications in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures.
  • Site booking in administration, including liaison with the Site Surveyor and Payroll, checking rates and record bookings etc.
  • Paying designated utility bills including liaison with sales and utility company to ensure readings are correct.
  • Making general material enquiries and assisting the Surveyor with material procurement and reporting as necessary.
  • Producing a Sub-contract / Material Supplier database and update as necessary.
  • Complying with and upholding company policies and procedures.
  • Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
  • Maintaining all health and safety aspects associated with Covid-19.

You'll be

  • Earning a generous salary whilst you receive all the support and funding you need to achieve an industry recognised qualification.
  • Surrounded by a team of experienced and caring professionals, where you will have the chance to demonstrate your ability whilst learning from the best from day one.
  • An integral part of our business – whilst structured learning is key you will have the opportunity to get stuck in and show us what you’re made of from the start.
  • Provided with training and coaching from our professionals to ensure you gain the experience you need to succeed as a Trainee Surveyor.
  • Assisting the team with quantity surveying duties and gain knowledge, skills and experience of quantity surveying in the house building market. Progressing to managing a small site from inception to completion.

Company benefits

  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
  • 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
  • Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
  • Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location)

What we are looking for

Do you have the commitment, passion and great communication skills were looking for?

  • Must hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
  • Keen interest in Surveying.
  • Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Awareness of construction methods, standards forms of measurement and Health & Safety requirements.
  • Achieved or studying for a construction related qualification with a quantity surveying bias.
  • Knowledge of contract law relating to construction issues.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety related issues.
  • Computer literate in the use of valuation systems.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Tewkesbury
Salary
Competitive salary

Contract, dates and working times
Permanent

Full-time

How to apply

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Closing date:  30 April 2025

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