The Company

Our client is a long-standing property development company with a rich history spanning several decades, they are renowned for their expertise in constructing meticulously crafted homes that meet the demands of contemporary living. Specializing in residential development, quality craftsmanship, modern design, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, they excel in delivering outstanding living environments in prime locations. Combining contemporary aesthetics with sustainable building practices, they are committed to ensuring that each home they build not only provides a place to live but fosters a thriving lifestyle for residents.

The Project

As a highly experienced Development Surveyor, you will be playing a crucial role across various housing development developments across Central Scotland, with build values in excess of £50m. You will serve as an integral member of the commercial team, playing a pivotal role in guiding the financial strategy, maintaining cost control and commercial success of the project. Throughout the project, you are required to maintain clear communication with stakeholders and uphold regulatory compliance.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following skills as a minimum;

• Risk management
• Excellent negotiation abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Efficient project management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• In-depth understanding of property development processes
• Thorough comprehension of planning laws, building regulations, and construction standards
• Ability to utilize relevant software for project management, financial analysis, and property valuation

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

• Experience in working with a housing-focused property development firm
• Successfully operated on various property development projects with build values in excess of £50m
• History of operating within the construction industry, withholding a Development Surveyor position or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years

The Role

• Job Title: Development Surveyor
• Job Type: Permanent
• Project: £50m various housing developments
• Location: Stirling, Scotland
• Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Duties

• Procurement
• Cost management
• Analysis of tender allowances
• Cash management and maximization
• Assist in the preparation of land appraisals
• Support the design process to optimise site value
• Attend regular pre-start meetings with contractors
• Manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
• Identify and address risks related to the development
• Handling the legal and financial aspects of land transactions
• Confidence in presentation and the skill to lead high level meetings
• Creating comprehensive cost estimates and budgets for developments
• Create, distribute, and collect tender packages within specified deadlines
• Tracking and controlling project expenditures to maintain budgetary adherence
• Handle financial transactions, encompassing payment claims and final accounts
• Develop and sustain relationships with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Collaborating with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project milestones on schedule
• Negotiate and finalize accounts in accordance with budgeted expectations, presenting them to relevant parties
• Conducting measurements from drawings and other sources for tendering, purchasing, budgeting, and other purposes
• Prepare, present, and discuss payment claims with external clients or their representatives within agreed-upon deadlines
• Supply management information to stakeholders to implement efficient project operations and achieve optimal cost-effectiveness

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)