Chief Surveyor - Housing

* House Building* New Build HousingBMC Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Chief SurveyorReporting to the Senior Commercial Manager/Commercial Director, you will support site development and the attainment of targets by ensuring/managing: preparation of commercial cost appraisals andviability/ feasibility analysis; the procurement of sub–contractors, materials and goods; the preparation and monitoring of site costs and budgets; and site start H&S.You will be expected to:* Manage the work of the Surveying team and take responsibility for achieving targets in relation to: accurate build cost assessments of acquired land acquisitions; budget control throughout development; cost overruns within tolerance levels; and ensuring sites accord with Group procedures* Accurately cost and prepare budgets for each aspect of site development* Contribute to the conceptual designs/options for the determination of site values* Identify and procure sub–contractors, using Group Tender procedures where appropriate, and the procurement of goods and materials* Implement a payments system for the payment of sub–contractors and the supply of goods and materials in line with Group policy and procedures* Support the Commercial Director in ensuring that the Commercial team are fully resourced and well–directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department's workload* Report appropriately to the Commercial Director in a standardised format and schedule* Ensure compliance with Group IT systems* Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and proceduresWe are looking for:* Proven track record in similar role or at the level of Quantity Surveyor* Highly numerate individual with excellent attention to detail who can gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations* Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software* Experience of managing budgets/cost control* Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast–paced environment* Ability to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues* Good interpersonal and team management skills, able to motivate and coach the Surveying team to their full potential