Assistant Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. More than ever, today's housebuilding industry is about fine margins and pinpoint accuracy. Especially when it comes to costs! Our Quantity Surveyors are among the most crucial members of the team, controlling costs both internally and from suppliers and making sure we build our new homes as profitably, efficiently and quickly as possible - without sacrificing the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of a new Bloor home. Under the guidance of a Surveyor Mentor, our Assistant Surveyors are contributing to the team from day one, and building a career on solid foundations. We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Surveyor to join our South Midlands Regional Office, based in Northampton. Our Assistant Surveyor s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You ll need good negotiating skills and a sound knowledge of construction techniques and material costs. Of vital importance is a good knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements in the industry. No two days are the same, join Bloor Homes and you ll be part of a business that will value you, your contribution and your ideas. MAIN DUTIES Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval. Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received. Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing sub-contract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice. Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA). Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date. Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete. Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate. Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costing is correct. Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations. Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting under the guidance of a surveyor mentor. Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required. Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Educated to a Higher National Certificate/Higher National Diploma level standard or equivalent, relevant construction degree. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate. Ability to work to tight deadlines. COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 25 days holiday plus statutory English bank holidays Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location) If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
20/01/2026
Full time
Assistant Surveyor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. More than ever, today's housebuilding industry is about fine margins and pinpoint accuracy. Especially when it comes to costs! Our Quantity Surveyors are among the most crucial members of the team, controlling costs both internally and from suppliers and making sure we build our new homes as profitably, efficiently and quickly as possible - without sacrificing the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of a new Bloor home. Under the guidance of a Surveyor Mentor, our Assistant Surveyors are contributing to the team from day one, and building a career on solid foundations. We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Surveyor to join our South Midlands Regional Office, based in Northampton. Our Assistant Surveyor s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. You ll need good negotiating skills and a sound knowledge of construction techniques and material costs. Of vital importance is a good knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements in the industry. No two days are the same, join Bloor Homes and you ll be part of a business that will value you, your contribution and your ideas. MAIN DUTIES Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval. Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received. Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing sub-contract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice. Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA). Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date. Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete. Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate. Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costing is correct. Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations. Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS. Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting under the guidance of a surveyor mentor. Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings. Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required. Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Educated to a Higher National Certificate/Higher National Diploma level standard or equivalent, relevant construction degree. Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role. Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills. Computer literate. Ability to work to tight deadlines. COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 25 days holiday plus statutory English bank holidays Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location) If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Site Operative When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. There s nothing better than knowing you ve helped to make something perfect for someone and working as a Site Operative for Bloor Homes you can do just that. With our commitment to excellence and your exacting standards we can create homes that our customers will be proud to call their own. Reporting to the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manger your role will be varied, with plenty of opportunity to shine as you maintain the highest standards. Get in touch today for your chance to become part of something great. We are recruiting for an experienced Site Operative to join our Exeter Region, to be site based at Seabrook Orchards, Topsham, Exeter. Working as a Site Operative, you can play a crucial role in ensuring we always meet those exacting standards, assisting the various trades on-site with general labouring duties to the very best of your ability. This role will be diverse, ranging from monitoring stock levels to maintaining satisfactory standards of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities, making the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager aware of any issues or concerns. MAIN DUTIES Keeping an eye on stock levels and to make the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager aware of the stock levels when low. To maintain a satisfactory level of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities. There may be a requirement to take on the role of a first aider onsite. Aid with any health & safety measures in order to comply with standards, such as; pedestrian routes and access, securing perimeter fencing, installing fall protection systems and site shut down procedures. Attend meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties. Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures. Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience in a previous role as a Site Operative on a busy construction Site. Effective communication skills, and good time management. Self-motivated and proactive with an enthusiastic work ethic. COMPANY BENEFITS Pension Scheme. 30 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays). Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location). If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
20/01/2026
Full time
Site Operative When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. There s nothing better than knowing you ve helped to make something perfect for someone and working as a Site Operative for Bloor Homes you can do just that. With our commitment to excellence and your exacting standards we can create homes that our customers will be proud to call their own. Reporting to the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manger your role will be varied, with plenty of opportunity to shine as you maintain the highest standards. Get in touch today for your chance to become part of something great. We are recruiting for an experienced Site Operative to join our Exeter Region, to be site based at Seabrook Orchards, Topsham, Exeter. Working as a Site Operative, you can play a crucial role in ensuring we always meet those exacting standards, assisting the various trades on-site with general labouring duties to the very best of your ability. This role will be diverse, ranging from monitoring stock levels to maintaining satisfactory standards of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities, making the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager aware of any issues or concerns. MAIN DUTIES Keeping an eye on stock levels and to make the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager aware of the stock levels when low. To maintain a satisfactory level of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities. There may be a requirement to take on the role of a first aider onsite. Aid with any health & safety measures in order to comply with standards, such as; pedestrian routes and access, securing perimeter fencing, installing fall protection systems and site shut down procedures. Attend meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties. Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures. Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience in a previous role as a Site Operative on a busy construction Site. Effective communication skills, and good time management. Self-motivated and proactive with an enthusiastic work ethic. COMPANY BENEFITS Pension Scheme. 30 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays). Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location). If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Trainee Site Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bloor Homes, our Site Managers are extremely important people within our business. Working day-to-day at the front line of construction, they deal with key people from our Head Office, as well as tradespeople and contractors on site. Not only that, but they meet the most important people of all: our customers, as we design, build and hand over their new, dream home. We are now seeking suitable people to join our comprehensive training programme to become a fully qualified Site Manager. You may have a background as a time-served trades professional, or as a project manager in a related area. Or you may just be an ambitious, capable person with a desire to succeed in a successful, people-focused business. We are recruiting for a Trainee Site Manager to join our North West Region, to cover sites across the region. As Trainee Site Manager, you will shadow other roles to gain awareness of all site-based activities, as well as gaining an understanding of the whole housebuilding process. You will play a key role in quality control, health and safety, resource management and staff recruitment on-site. Meeting customers, answering their questions and resolving any problems will be a key part of your job. Ideally, you will have experience in the construction industry, and have the relevant skills and qualifications. And of course you will need effective written and verbal communication skills, plus good time management too. It s a challenging role, and a rewarding one. You ll get a college-based qualification under your belt, and the knowledge and experience to progress within the company and ultimately manage your own site. MAIN DUTIES To shadow other site workers to gain an awareness of all site based activities. To complete a period of secondment to other departments such as commercial, design and technical and sales to gain a greater understanding of the whole house building process. To ensure that all houses/flats are produced to a consistently high standard of quality, so as to comply in all respects with specific regulators. To ensure that any customer complaints during the production cycle are promptly and properly investigated and the appropriate action is taken. To ensure that the resources of men and materials at his disposal are properly co-ordinated. To recruit as requested a number of directly employed operatives or labour only sub-contractors as shall be necessary to enable the production objectives of the site. To participate in the selection of labour and materials sub-contractors who will be working on his site and liaising with them throughout. To reasonably check that the setting out and levels of all houses to be constructed on the development accord with the drawings provided or if variances are thought necessary then they are agreed with the engineer/planner/Contracts Manager/Construction Director and adequately recorded. To co-ordinate men and materials to meet the production programme and in particular to maintain the optimum level of materials on site consistent with the labour force being fully and effectively employed and the agreed production programme being met. To monitor the output of all persons working on site and sign off payment for work completed to the required standards of quality. To initiate all inspections by the Local Building Inspector or the NHBC under the Building Regulations and to attend inspections of the site. To supervise and inspect all road and sewer construction on the site. To organise the connection of all services in good time so as not to delay occupations. To carry out pre-completion inspections of houses on the development with the purchasers thereof and to record any outstanding work in writing over the signature of the purchaser. To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other relevant legislation and, on the occasion of any visit to the site, to accompany such person in the inspection of the site. To attend and participate fully in such meetings as may be called by or with the support of the Contracts Manager and in particular pre-start meetings and quarterly/monthly Site Managers Meetings To ensure that all reasonable requests from the Company s Sales Staff in connection with the preparation and maintenance of Show Homes are accommodated as soon as possible. To give assistance to the Customer Care Manager for all works necessary in completing maintenance in a professional and efficient manner, strictly adhering to date and appointments agreed by the Customer Care Manager. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Keen interest within the construction industry. Good problem solving skills with excellent time management. Commercial awareness. Excellent attention to Detail with a desire to succeed. COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car Company Phone and Laptop Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 25 days holiday entitlement (plus English bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location) If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
20/01/2026
Full time
Trainee Site Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At Bloor Homes, our Site Managers are extremely important people within our business. Working day-to-day at the front line of construction, they deal with key people from our Head Office, as well as tradespeople and contractors on site. Not only that, but they meet the most important people of all: our customers, as we design, build and hand over their new, dream home. We are now seeking suitable people to join our comprehensive training programme to become a fully qualified Site Manager. You may have a background as a time-served trades professional, or as a project manager in a related area. Or you may just be an ambitious, capable person with a desire to succeed in a successful, people-focused business. We are recruiting for a Trainee Site Manager to join our North West Region, to cover sites across the region. As Trainee Site Manager, you will shadow other roles to gain awareness of all site-based activities, as well as gaining an understanding of the whole housebuilding process. You will play a key role in quality control, health and safety, resource management and staff recruitment on-site. Meeting customers, answering their questions and resolving any problems will be a key part of your job. Ideally, you will have experience in the construction industry, and have the relevant skills and qualifications. And of course you will need effective written and verbal communication skills, plus good time management too. It s a challenging role, and a rewarding one. You ll get a college-based qualification under your belt, and the knowledge and experience to progress within the company and ultimately manage your own site. MAIN DUTIES To shadow other site workers to gain an awareness of all site based activities. To complete a period of secondment to other departments such as commercial, design and technical and sales to gain a greater understanding of the whole house building process. To ensure that all houses/flats are produced to a consistently high standard of quality, so as to comply in all respects with specific regulators. To ensure that any customer complaints during the production cycle are promptly and properly investigated and the appropriate action is taken. To ensure that the resources of men and materials at his disposal are properly co-ordinated. To recruit as requested a number of directly employed operatives or labour only sub-contractors as shall be necessary to enable the production objectives of the site. To participate in the selection of labour and materials sub-contractors who will be working on his site and liaising with them throughout. To reasonably check that the setting out and levels of all houses to be constructed on the development accord with the drawings provided or if variances are thought necessary then they are agreed with the engineer/planner/Contracts Manager/Construction Director and adequately recorded. To co-ordinate men and materials to meet the production programme and in particular to maintain the optimum level of materials on site consistent with the labour force being fully and effectively employed and the agreed production programme being met. To monitor the output of all persons working on site and sign off payment for work completed to the required standards of quality. To initiate all inspections by the Local Building Inspector or the NHBC under the Building Regulations and to attend inspections of the site. To supervise and inspect all road and sewer construction on the site. To organise the connection of all services in good time so as not to delay occupations. To carry out pre-completion inspections of houses on the development with the purchasers thereof and to record any outstanding work in writing over the signature of the purchaser. To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and other relevant legislation and, on the occasion of any visit to the site, to accompany such person in the inspection of the site. To attend and participate fully in such meetings as may be called by or with the support of the Contracts Manager and in particular pre-start meetings and quarterly/monthly Site Managers Meetings To ensure that all reasonable requests from the Company s Sales Staff in connection with the preparation and maintenance of Show Homes are accommodated as soon as possible. To give assistance to the Customer Care Manager for all works necessary in completing maintenance in a professional and efficient manner, strictly adhering to date and appointments agreed by the Customer Care Manager. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Keen interest within the construction industry. Good problem solving skills with excellent time management. Commercial awareness. Excellent attention to Detail with a desire to succeed. COMPANY BENEFITS Company Car Company Phone and Laptop Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 25 days holiday entitlement (plus English bank holidays) Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location) If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Site Operative When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. There s nothing better than knowing you ve helped to make something perfect for someone and working as a Site Operative for Bloor Homes you can do just that. With our commitment to excellence and your exacting standards we can create homes that our customers will be proud to call their own. Reporting to the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manger your role will be varied, with plenty of opportunity to shine as you maintain the highest standards. Get in touch today for your chance to become part of something great. We are recruiting for an experienced Site Operative to join our Exeter Region, to be site based at Dawlish View, Dawlish, Devon. Working as a Site Operative, you can play a crucial role in ensuring we always meet those exacting standards, assisting the various trades on-site with general labouring duties to the very best of your ability. This role will be diverse, ranging from monitoring stock levels to maintaining satisfactory standards of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities, making the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager aware of any issues or concerns. MAIN DUTIES Keeping an eye on stock levels and to make the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager aware of the stock levels when low. To maintain a satisfactory level of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities. There may be a requirement to take on the role of a first aider onsite. Aid with any health & safety measures in order to comply with standards, such as; pedestrian routes and access, securing perimeter fencing, installing fall protection systems and site shut down procedures. Attend meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties. Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures. Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience in a previous role as a Site Operative on a busy construction Site. Effective communication skills, and good time management. Self-motivated and proactive with an enthusiastic work ethic. COMPANY BENEFITS Pension Scheme. 30 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays). Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location). If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
19/01/2026
Full time
Site Operative When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. There s nothing better than knowing you ve helped to make something perfect for someone and working as a Site Operative for Bloor Homes you can do just that. With our commitment to excellence and your exacting standards we can create homes that our customers will be proud to call their own. Reporting to the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manger your role will be varied, with plenty of opportunity to shine as you maintain the highest standards. Get in touch today for your chance to become part of something great. We are recruiting for an experienced Site Operative to join our Exeter Region, to be site based at Dawlish View, Dawlish, Devon. Working as a Site Operative, you can play a crucial role in ensuring we always meet those exacting standards, assisting the various trades on-site with general labouring duties to the very best of your ability. This role will be diverse, ranging from monitoring stock levels to maintaining satisfactory standards of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities, making the Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager aware of any issues or concerns. MAIN DUTIES Keeping an eye on stock levels and to make the Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager aware of the stock levels when low. To maintain a satisfactory level of cleanliness throughout the site, including welfare and compound facilities. There may be a requirement to take on the role of a first aider onsite. Aid with any health & safety measures in order to comply with standards, such as; pedestrian routes and access, securing perimeter fencing, installing fall protection systems and site shut down procedures. Attend meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties. Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures. Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience in a previous role as a Site Operative on a busy construction Site. Effective communication skills, and good time management. Self-motivated and proactive with an enthusiastic work ethic. COMPANY BENEFITS Pension Scheme. 30 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays). Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd. Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location). If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
