Walbury Commercial

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in residential house building to join our House Building division to carry out the following duties Sub-contractor payments Sub-Contractor valuations and measures Sub-Contractor package production, tendering and negotiation Material take offs, tenders and procurement Plant and equipment ordering Full cost control of projects   The following are minimum requirements for the role: BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying Good academics At least 5 years’ experience working for a Building Contractor or Housebuilder as a Quantity surveyor Full proficiency in Excel/Word   Package to include: Excellent basic salary + car allowance + bonus Please email your CV to rebecca@walburycommercial.co.uk

We are seeking a planning manger to assist with obtaining residential planning permission on a variety of sites. The subject sites are a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites located throughout Northern England. Reporting directly to the directors, the role will be to oversee the planning application process on a number of residential developments. From arranging initial sketch plans through to the submission of full planning applications with supporting documents and reports from key consultants you will coordinate the architect firms and associated consultants to obtain viable planning approvals on various residential schemes. General duties to include; Procure, manage and liaise with architects and planning consultants Coordinate various consultants throughout the planning application process ensuring reports are prepared within set deadlines Negotiate terms of engagement with external consultants to include architects, engineers, ecological surveyors, etc Working in conjunction with our land buyer to obtain beneficial terms for the company in land buying negotiations Liaising with landowners and stakeholders with updates and periodic reports Liaise with Local Authority departments; planning, building control, Highways, etc Attend planning meetings and present compelling arguments to obtain a successful outcome Writing appeal statements and attending Hearings/Inquiries Arrange for discharge of planning conditions   Skills/attributes Minimum of 10 years experience in a town planning or architect role An understanding of planning policy on national and local level Some previous experience in residential planning schemes Excellent presentation skills Ability to build strong, effective long term relationships with consultants Ability to negotiate and represent the company to a variety of consultants and authorities Flexible and approachable manner   Salary   Excellent basic (subject to experience) and benefits package   This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dynamic and ambitious individual. Please send your c.v. to Rebecca@walburycommercial.co.uk