Overview
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Building Safety Division, located in Dartford, has been established to rectify possible fire safety issues in the historic Bellway Homes portfolio nationally.
Details
* Company: Bellway Homes
* Salary: Competitive
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - South East
* Town/City: Dartford
* Posted: 27/08/2025
* Listed in: Quantity Surveyors
* Reference: 263654CON
Role
We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial department. The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of facades, façade remediation and internal/external fire stopping; however this is not essential. Experience in COINS would also be an advantage but not a necessity as training will be given. This opportunity is not for a new house build division.
Responsibilities
* The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each project and the costs for each site, ensuring targets are met by managing and controlling the budgets.
* The Quantity Surveyor reports to the Commercial Director.
* Manage draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Quantity Surveyor.
* Produce bi-monthly valuations and complete ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
* Produce works contractor payments and final accounts, ensuring that the works contractors have signed these off.
* Produce contract works 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 meetings, such as pre-order meetings, bi-monthly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors and consultants.
* Manage all contract works orders on site, meeting works contractors as and when required.
* Manage Professional Fees Budget.
* The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.
Experience
* Previous experience working within the construction industry at the level of Quantity Surveyor.
* Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.
Qualifications and Training
* HND/HNC Building Studies.
* GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths.
* CSCS card or equivalent.
* Current full driving licence.
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong communication, listening, presentation and negotiation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards.
* Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively where necessary.
* IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.
* Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Working Conditions
Office-based role with regular travel to divisional sites. Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
In Return We Can Offer You
* 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.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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