What you'll be doing?
The Commercial team deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.
With a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, and other critical issues, our Commercial team – which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers - has one objective: to deliver best quality homes, at the best possible cost. Their work is fundamental to our continued viability as a business and presents a fast-moving challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full.
Reporting to Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor you will assist with commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site. Assist in compiling all necessary reports and schedules as required, and undertake all general commercial administrative duties, including filing, emails, chasing down emails and phone calls, and ensuring a general tidiness to Commercial presentation. A keen learner, willing to assist with all sub-contractor procedures and processes, materials and goods, whilst always checking compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
You will be expected to:
Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development
Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using Group Tender procedures
Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instruction.
Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to respective RSL's
Attend all team meetings as required
General departmental administration
Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with Group IT systems
Working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ
Keyboard Shortcuts
F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar
F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button
Shift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button
What You'll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Studying or recently qualified in surveying
Must carry a valid CSCS card
Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programs and a good standard of written English. Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided
Articulate, clear and credible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Able to work on own initiative
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
Self–disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately
Team player, and supportive of colleagues
Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
Benefits
Our Company and Benefits
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary
Competitive Bonus Scheme
Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
Choice of Flexible Benefits
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.