Willmott Dixon
Due to growth, we have an opportunity to recruit an additional Quantity Surveyor to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. At the moment we have a specific need for a Quantity Surveyor on a new, large scale residential scheme in north London. The role of a Project Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will be responsible for the delivery of the project to meet its financial targets. You need to demonstrate a good working knowledge of contract conditions and procurement of packages of works as well as management of project risks. You will also have good communication skills with the ability to nurture productive relationships with both the supply chain and customers. Duties and responsibilities of this role include: Assisting in accurately valuing, certifying, and issuing any relevant payment notices for the works of supply chain partners in accordance with their contractual arrangement. Ensuring that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date. Completing cost value comparison reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on-site and the final projection. Establishing strong working relationships with our supply chain, consultants and customers as this will help you to identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable the introduction of effective solutions. Working closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets for the project are met. We are looking for a qualified Project Surveyor with previous procurement experience, relevant commercial skills including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management but most importantly a confident communicator who can form and develop relationships will all stakeholders. In return we offer: We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon has just been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Due to growth, we have an opportunity to recruit an additional Quantity Surveyor to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. At the moment we have a specific need for a Quantity Surveyor on a new, large scale residential scheme in north London. The role of a Project Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will be responsible for the delivery of the project to meet its financial targets. You need to demonstrate a good working knowledge of contract conditions and procurement of packages of works as well as management of project risks. You will also have good communication skills with the ability to nurture productive relationships with both the supply chain and customers. Duties and responsibilities of this role include: Assisting in accurately valuing, certifying, and issuing any relevant payment notices for the works of supply chain partners in accordance with their contractual arrangement. Ensuring that external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date. Completing cost value comparison reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the current position on-site and the final projection. Establishing strong working relationships with our supply chain, consultants and customers as this will help you to identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable the introduction of effective solutions. Working closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets for the project are met. We are looking for a qualified Project Surveyor with previous procurement experience, relevant commercial skills including the ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management but most importantly a confident communicator who can form and develop relationships will all stakeholders. In return we offer: We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon has just been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
CBRE
ABOUT CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2020 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. In the UK, we service our clients from our offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Southampton. Job Title: Senior Surveyor/Associate Director Location: Leeds Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively with a broad range of land and property owners (Public and Private sector) and Central/Local Government organisations to provide solutions to unlock complex development and regeneration projects. The focus will be on delivery of projects with tailored programme strategies for clients including land disposal, property acquisition, masterplanning, planning policy and consent, procurement, partnership/joint venture arrangements, finance and funding, interim property strategies, programme/project management, stakeholder engagement etc. The individual would be based from the Leeds office within the Development Advisory Team but work closely with the wider northern business on varied and challenging projects around the UK, with a mix of public and private sector clients. For the right candidate, we would see the role growing towards a leadership position in Yorkshire and the North East of England. We are therefore seeking a candidate who has the ambition and potential to operate at a senior level, with the support, coaching and guidance of the existing CBRE teams. Key Responsibilities • Carrying out feasibility studies and financial analysis to identify the most viable solution for a site, e.g. refurbishment vs redevelopment / uses / scale / massing / timing etc; • Working closely with CBRE agency and capital markets teams to feed into the appraisal and optimise design; • Analysis of options and recommendation of strategies to achieve client objectives; • Assembling a professional team to take a development scheme forward to create the vision for a scheme, secure planning policy/guidance/consent etc; • Effectively manage the various internal and external teams (agents, planners, architects and consultants) to ensure that agreed targets are achieved; • Liaising with key stakeholders; • Negotiating with third parties on issues such as vacant possession, rights to light, site assembly; • Negotiating the terms of commercial agreements such as development agreements and head leases, in order to progress schemes; • Preparing site disposal documentation and strategies, commensurate with the client requirements. Person Specification/Requirements • Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS). Post qualification in a development related role desirable; • Alternatively, background in a commercial discipline such as valuation, rating, property management, agency or lease consultancy with the aspiration and passion to be involved in the development and regeneration sector. • Development Appraisals - proficient in carrying out development appraisals for a range of uses using Argus Developer (or base knowledge with the enthusiasm to learn). • Ideally proficient in Excel cashflows, although ability to create bespoke models not a prerequisite. • A sound knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Acts, or if not then a willingness to learn, about the structuring of Head Leases and Development Agreements. • Strong analytical and numeracy skills; • Excellent communicator with an ability to carry out informal and formal presentations and liaise with a broad range of parties; • Proficient at report writing; • Strong planning and prioritising skills in order to schedule work and ensure its timely completion, taking into account conflicting deadlines; • Business development and network building skills; • Enthusiastic, proactive, driven and motivated; • Genuine passion for buildings, regeneration and creative thinking an advantage; • IT - must be proficient in all Microsoft packages. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. PACKAGE Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Supportive and inclusive agile working environment with multiple training opportunities, professional development, charity days etc.
ABOUT CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2020 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. In the UK, we service our clients from our offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Southampton. Job Title: Senior Surveyor/Associate Director Location: Leeds Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively with a broad range of land and property owners (Public and Private sector) and Central/Local Government organisations to provide solutions to unlock complex development and regeneration projects. The focus will be on delivery of projects with tailored programme strategies for clients including land disposal, property acquisition, masterplanning, planning policy and consent, procurement, partnership/joint venture arrangements, finance and funding, interim property strategies, programme/project management, stakeholder engagement etc. The individual would be based from the Leeds office within the Development Advisory Team but work closely with the wider northern business on varied and challenging projects around the UK, with a mix of public and private sector clients. For the right candidate, we would see the role growing towards a leadership position in Yorkshire and the North East of England. We are therefore seeking a candidate who has the ambition and potential to operate at a senior level, with the support, coaching and guidance of the existing CBRE teams. Key Responsibilities • Carrying out feasibility studies and financial analysis to identify the most viable solution for a site, e.g. refurbishment vs redevelopment / uses / scale / massing / timing etc; • Working closely with CBRE agency and capital markets teams to feed into the appraisal and optimise design; • Analysis of options and recommendation of strategies to achieve client objectives; • Assembling a professional team to take a development scheme forward to create the vision for a scheme, secure planning policy/guidance/consent etc; • Effectively manage the various internal and external teams (agents, planners, architects and consultants) to ensure that agreed targets are achieved; • Liaising with key stakeholders; • Negotiating with third parties on issues such as vacant possession, rights to light, site assembly; • Negotiating the terms of commercial agreements such as development agreements and head leases, in order to progress schemes; • Preparing site disposal documentation and strategies, commensurate with the client requirements. Person Specification/Requirements • Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS). Post qualification in a development related role desirable; • Alternatively, background in a commercial discipline such as valuation, rating, property management, agency or lease consultancy with the aspiration and passion to be involved in the development and regeneration sector. • Development Appraisals - proficient in carrying out development appraisals for a range of uses using Argus Developer (or base knowledge with the enthusiasm to learn). • Ideally proficient in Excel cashflows, although ability to create bespoke models not a prerequisite. • A sound knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Acts, or if not then a willingness to learn, about the structuring of Head Leases and Development Agreements. • Strong analytical and numeracy skills; • Excellent communicator with an ability to carry out informal and formal presentations and liaise with a broad range of parties; • Proficient at report writing; • Strong planning and prioritising skills in order to schedule work and ensure its timely completion, taking into account conflicting deadlines; • Business development and network building skills; • Enthusiastic, proactive, driven and motivated; • Genuine passion for buildings, regeneration and creative thinking an advantage; • IT - must be proficient in all Microsoft packages. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. PACKAGE Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Supportive and inclusive agile working environment with multiple training opportunities, professional development, charity days etc.