A regional house builder have a requirement for a Buyer to join their commercial team. The company specialise in New Build Housing developments across the North-West region. Buyer role Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain in respect of material procurement. Ensuring materials are procured to budget, programme, and specification. Thereby contributing to effective operational delivery of housebuilding operations. Produce schedules of materials per house type from the core range of house types. Liaise with the Design Manager, Estimator and Head of Commercial on queries and suggested improvements to minimise waste and reduce cost. Liaise with the Estimator, Senior Quantity Surveyor and Head of Commercial on bible build costs. Ensure that details of material expenditure on live/completed developments is accurate. Review the standard materials specification at regular intervals in conjunction with the Design Manager, Estimator, SQS and the Senior Management Team. Assist the SQS and Head of Commercial with negotiating material framework agreements including rebate arrangements to reduce standard costs and maximise profitability. Assist with the production of site start budgets ensuring material allowances are in line with cost plan allowances. Maximise profitability and assist with value engineering to ensure developments remain viable without compromising build quality and health and safety. Prepare tenders for materials ensuring information and tender inclusions and undertake a detailed review of tender returns to ensure that materials are procured in line with cost plan allowances and site start budgets. Place orders with material suppliers in line with programme following the above tender process. Where variation orders are required from site process these in a timely manner. Attend site regularly to deal with queries raised about materials and ensure that cost issues relating to materials are discussed and resolved. Ensure that material invoices received are reviewed for accuracy and payment raised accordingly in line with order terms and deal with any payment queries raised by material suppliers. Contribute to the cost to complete with the Quantity Surveyor on material costs and allowances and undertake material on site reconciliation. Negotiate material price increases with supply chain to minimise cost increases. Where required procure new material suppliers and raise orders without impacting build programme. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Knowledge of relevant legislation and government regulations. Degree level or equivalent in a related discipline. Experience in a house building commercial position within an established house building organisation. Experience of managing budgets, commercial reporting, negotiation High commercial acumen with the ability to work at pace. Excellent communication and influencing skills with a strong customer focus. Results driven with the ability to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities. The company are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), with a car allowance, and additional company benefits including an enhanced pension scheme, flexible and hybrid working options, discounts and reward schemes, annual bonus and continued learning and development opportunities. How to apply If you are interested in joining a growing business and are looking for opportunities to develop your skills as a Buyer, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link provided.
19/08/2026
Full time
A regional house builder have a requirement for a Buyer to join their commercial team. The company specialise in New Build Housing developments across the North-West region. Buyer role Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain in respect of material procurement. Ensuring materials are procured to budget, programme, and specification. Thereby contributing to effective operational delivery of housebuilding operations. Produce schedules of materials per house type from the core range of house types. Liaise with the Design Manager, Estimator and Head of Commercial on queries and suggested improvements to minimise waste and reduce cost. Liaise with the Estimator, Senior Quantity Surveyor and Head of Commercial on bible build costs. Ensure that details of material expenditure on live/completed developments is accurate. Review the standard materials specification at regular intervals in conjunction with the Design Manager, Estimator, SQS and the Senior Management Team. Assist the SQS and Head of Commercial with negotiating material framework agreements including rebate arrangements to reduce standard costs and maximise profitability. Assist with the production of site start budgets ensuring material allowances are in line with cost plan allowances. Maximise profitability and assist with value engineering to ensure developments remain viable without compromising build quality and health and safety. Prepare tenders for materials ensuring information and tender inclusions and undertake a detailed review of tender returns to ensure that materials are procured in line with cost plan allowances and site start budgets. Place orders with material suppliers in line with programme following the above tender process. Where variation orders are required from site process these in a timely manner. Attend site regularly to deal with queries raised about materials and ensure that cost issues relating to materials are discussed and resolved. Ensure that material invoices received are reviewed for accuracy and payment raised accordingly in line with order terms and deal with any payment queries raised by material suppliers. Contribute to the cost to complete with the Quantity Surveyor on material costs and allowances and undertake material on site reconciliation. Negotiate material price increases with supply chain to minimise cost increases. Where required procure new material suppliers and raise orders without impacting build programme. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Knowledge of relevant legislation and government regulations. Degree level or equivalent in a related discipline. Experience in a house building commercial position within an established house building organisation. Experience of managing budgets, commercial reporting, negotiation High commercial acumen with the ability to work at pace. Excellent communication and influencing skills with a strong customer focus. Results driven with the ability to manage conflicting stakeholder priorities. The company are offering a competitive salary (dependant on experience), with a car allowance, and additional company benefits including an enhanced pension scheme, flexible and hybrid working options, discounts and reward schemes, annual bonus and continued learning and development opportunities. How to apply If you are interested in joining a growing business and are looking for opportunities to develop your skills as a Buyer, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link provided.
Hays Construction and Property
Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Estimator Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Negotiable Salary + Benefits Regional Housebuilder Are you an Estimator looking to move into a role where you can influence land acquisition decisions, shape project viability, and play a key role in delivering profitable residential developments? Our client is a successful regional housebuilder with a strong pipeline of developments across Yorkshire and the North of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Estimator to support the pre-construction and land teams by producing accurate cost appraisals and development estimates for both new land opportunities and live schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding who enjoys the commercial side of construction and wants to be involved in the early stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes. Analyse land opportunities and provide robust cost advice to support land acquisition and bidding decisions. Produce estimates using Excel-based appraisal models and estimating software. Carry out detailed quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software. Work closely with Engineers, Architects, Technical and Commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities. Review infrastructure, drainage and groundworks proposals to ensure below-ground costs are accurately assessed. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to benchmark rates and maintain current market pricing data. Support the ongoing implementation and use of Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics. Provide cost advice throughout the planning and design development stages. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineering Estimator. Experience within housebuilding, residential development, groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads, drainage and external works. Excellent Excel skills and experience preparing detailed cost plans. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Experience using Bluebeam, Evaluate, ConQuest, Candy or similar estimating software would be advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. What's On Offer Negotiable salary depending on experience. Car or car allowance. Annual bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work for an established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and development pipeline. Clear career progression within a growing commercial team. If you're looking for a role where your estimates directly influence land purchases, project profitability and future developments, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
18/08/2026
Full time
Estimator Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Negotiable Salary + Benefits Regional Housebuilder Are you an Estimator looking to move into a role where you can influence land acquisition decisions, shape project viability, and play a key role in delivering profitable residential developments? Our client is a successful regional housebuilder with a strong pipeline of developments across Yorkshire and the North of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Estimator to support the pre-construction and land teams by producing accurate cost appraisals and development estimates for both new land opportunities and live schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding who enjoys the commercial side of construction and wants to be involved in the early stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes. Analyse land opportunities and provide robust cost advice to support land acquisition and bidding decisions. Produce estimates using Excel-based appraisal models and estimating software. Carry out detailed quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software. Work closely with Engineers, Architects, Technical and Commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities. Review infrastructure, drainage and groundworks proposals to ensure below-ground costs are accurately assessed. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to benchmark rates and maintain current market pricing data. Support the ongoing implementation and use of Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics. Provide cost advice throughout the planning and design development stages. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineering Estimator. Experience within housebuilding, residential development, groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads, drainage and external works. Excellent Excel skills and experience preparing detailed cost plans. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Experience using Bluebeam, Evaluate, ConQuest, Candy or similar estimating software would be advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. What's On Offer Negotiable salary depending on experience. Car or car allowance. Annual bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work for an established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and development pipeline. Clear career progression within a growing commercial team. If you're looking for a role where your estimates directly influence land purchases, project profitability and future developments, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Hays Construction and Property
Streethouse, Yorkshire
Estimator Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Negotiable Salary + Benefits Regional Housebuilder Are you an Estimator looking to move into a role where you can influence land acquisition decisions, shape project viability, and play a key role in delivering profitable residential developments? Our client is a successful regional housebuilder with a strong pipeline of developments across Yorkshire and the North of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Estimator to support the pre-construction and land teams by producing accurate cost appraisals and development estimates for both new land opportunities and live schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding who enjoys the commercial side of construction and wants to be involved in the early stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes. Analyse land opportunities and provide robust cost advice to support land acquisition and bidding decisions. Produce estimates using Excel-based appraisal models and estimating software. Carry out detailed quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software. Work closely with Engineers, Architects, Technical and Commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities. Review infrastructure, drainage and groundworks proposals to ensure below-ground costs are accurately assessed. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to benchmark rates and maintain current market pricing data. Support the ongoing implementation and use of Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics. Provide cost advice throughout the planning and design development stages. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineering Estimator. Experience within housebuilding, residential development, groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads, drainage and external works. Excellent Excel skills and experience preparing detailed cost plans. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Experience using Bluebeam, Evaluate, ConQuest, Candy or similar estimating software would be advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. What's On Offer Negotiable salary depending on experience. Car allowance. Annual bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work for an established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and development pipeline. Clear career progression within a growing commercial team. If you're looking for a role where your estimates directly influence land purchases, project profitability and future developments, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
10/08/2026
Full time
Estimator Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Negotiable Salary + Benefits Regional Housebuilder Are you an Estimator looking to move into a role where you can influence land acquisition decisions, shape project viability, and play a key role in delivering profitable residential developments? Our client is a successful regional housebuilder with a strong pipeline of developments across Yorkshire and the North of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Estimator to support the pre-construction and land teams by producing accurate cost appraisals and development estimates for both new land opportunities and live schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in residential construction, groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding who enjoys the commercial side of construction and wants to be involved in the early stages of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost plans and development appraisals for proposed residential schemes. Analyse land opportunities and provide robust cost advice to support land acquisition and bidding decisions. Produce estimates using Excel-based appraisal models and estimating software. Carry out detailed quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software. Work closely with Engineers, Architects, Technical and Commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities. Review infrastructure, drainage and groundworks proposals to ensure below-ground costs are accurately assessed. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to benchmark rates and maintain current market pricing data. Support the ongoing implementation and use of Evaluate Estimating Software and Dimtronics. Provide cost advice throughout the planning and design development stages. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Estimator, Cost Planner, Quantity Surveyor or Civil Engineering Estimator. Experience within housebuilding, residential development, groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of below-ground construction costs, roads, drainage and external works. Excellent Excel skills and experience preparing detailed cost plans. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Experience using Bluebeam, Evaluate, ConQuest, Candy or similar estimating software would be advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. What's On Offer Negotiable salary depending on experience. Car allowance. Annual bonus scheme. Pension and additional benefits package. Opportunity to work for an established regional housebuilder with a strong land bank and development pipeline. Clear career progression within a growing commercial team. If you're looking for a role where your estimates directly influence land purchases, project profitability and future developments, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Director - Building Surveyor An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join one of the UK's fastest growing property consultancies in the role of Director. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving Building Surveying team, influence the direction of a successful regional business, and play a key role in its continued expansion across the North West and beyond. The Opportunity Joining an established Manchester team of Building Surveyors, you'll sit within the leadership team and help to drive the next phase of growth. With a strong pipeline of work there's a genuine opportunity to make your mark whilst enjoying the backing of a highly respected consultancy. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, client engagement, and project delivery. The Role You'll be responsible for: Leading and delivering a diverse range of building surveying commissions across both public and private sectors. Developing and mentoring the next generation of surveyors. Building and strengthening client relationships whilst identifying new business opportunities. Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester office. Working collaboratively with architects, project managers, valuers and other specialist teams. Projects You'll Be Involved In No two days are the same. You'll work across an exciting and varied portfolio including: Education and local authority projects Commercial office refurbishments Retail and shopping centre schemes Technical Due Diligence Dilapidations Contract Administration Insurance reinstatement works High rise residential projects About You We're looking for someone who can inspire others whilst remaining technically strong. You'll ideally have: MRICS Chartered status Strong client facing Building Surveying experience Leadership and mentoring experience A passion for developing teams and growing client relationships A commercial mindset and ambition to help drive a successful business Why Join? Join a business investing heavily in its future Lead a talented and growing Building Surveying team Work on a varied, high quality project portfolio Modern Manchester city centre offices Collaborative, supportive culture Excellent bonus and benefits package Clear opportunities to influence the direction of the business and progress your career If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where your ideas, experience and ambition will have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
04/08/2026
Full time
Director - Building Surveyor An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Building Surveyor to join one of the UK's fastest growing property consultancies in the role of Director. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving Building Surveying team, influence the direction of a successful regional business, and play a key role in its continued expansion across the North West and beyond. The Opportunity Joining an established Manchester team of Building Surveyors, you'll sit within the leadership team and help to drive the next phase of growth. With a strong pipeline of work there's a genuine opportunity to make your mark whilst enjoying the backing of a highly respected consultancy. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, client engagement, and project delivery. The Role You'll be responsible for: Leading and delivering a diverse range of building surveying commissions across both public and private sectors. Developing and mentoring the next generation of surveyors. Building and strengthening client relationships whilst identifying new business opportunities. Supporting the continued growth and success of the Manchester office. Working collaboratively with architects, project managers, valuers and other specialist teams. Projects You'll Be Involved In No two days are the same. You'll work across an exciting and varied portfolio including: Education and local authority projects Commercial office refurbishments Retail and shopping centre schemes Technical Due Diligence Dilapidations Contract Administration Insurance reinstatement works High rise residential projects About You We're looking for someone who can inspire others whilst remaining technically strong. You'll ideally have: MRICS Chartered status Strong client facing Building Surveying experience Leadership and mentoring experience A passion for developing teams and growing client relationships A commercial mindset and ambition to help drive a successful business Why Join? Join a business investing heavily in its future Lead a talented and growing Building Surveying team Work on a varied, high quality project portfolio Modern Manchester city centre offices Collaborative, supportive culture Excellent bonus and benefits package Clear opportunities to influence the direction of the business and progress your career If you're looking for a genuine leadership opportunity where your ideas, experience and ambition will have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Our client is a well-established UK property consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding technical services division. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveying to lead and grow their Building Surveying offering across the North East. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor with a strong commercial mindset who is looking to take on a key leadership role within a respected consultancy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing the regional Building Surveying service, generating new business, strengthening client relationships and supporting the growth of the team. Associate Director - Building Surveying Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to 68,000 per annum (DOE) Performance-related bonus Competitive car allowance Clear progression pathway to Director level Generous holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme and additional employee benefits Ongoing support for professional development and career progression Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Overview Lead the growth and development of the Building Surveying service across the North East. Drive business development activities to increase the consultancy's market presence and secure new instructions. Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients across public and private sector markets. Identify opportunities to grow revenue through cross-selling and expanding service lines. Deliver a varied portfolio of professional and project-based Building Surveying instructions. Undertake and oversee services including contract administration, dilapidations, technical due diligence, defect diagnosis and building pathology. Support the recruitment, mentoring and development of Building Surveyors as the regional team expands. Work closely with senior leadership to implement growth plans and strengthen the consultancy's position within the North East market. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards. Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Requirements MRICS qualified (essential). Significant experience within a Building Surveying consultancy environment. Strong technical knowledge across both professional and project-based Building Surveying services. Proven experience in business development and generating new work. Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships. Commercially minded with an interest in growing a regional service line. Previous experience mentoring or managing surveyors would be advantageous. Full UK Driving Licence. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director or experienced Senior/Associate Building Surveyor looking to take ownership of a growing service offering and play a key role in expanding a respected consultancy's presence across the North East. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
28/07/2026
Full time
Our client is a well-established UK property consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding technical services division. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveying to lead and grow their Building Surveying offering across the North East. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor with a strong commercial mindset who is looking to take on a key leadership role within a respected consultancy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing the regional Building Surveying service, generating new business, strengthening client relationships and supporting the growth of the team. Associate Director - Building Surveying Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to 68,000 per annum (DOE) Performance-related bonus Competitive car allowance Clear progression pathway to Director level Generous holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme and additional employee benefits Ongoing support for professional development and career progression Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Overview Lead the growth and development of the Building Surveying service across the North East. Drive business development activities to increase the consultancy's market presence and secure new instructions. Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients across public and private sector markets. Identify opportunities to grow revenue through cross-selling and expanding service lines. Deliver a varied portfolio of professional and project-based Building Surveying instructions. Undertake and oversee services including contract administration, dilapidations, technical due diligence, defect diagnosis and building pathology. Support the recruitment, mentoring and development of Building Surveyors as the regional team expands. Work closely with senior leadership to implement growth plans and strengthen the consultancy's position within the North East market. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards. Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Requirements MRICS qualified (essential). Significant experience within a Building Surveying consultancy environment. Strong technical knowledge across both professional and project-based Building Surveying services. Proven experience in business development and generating new work. Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships. Commercially minded with an interest in growing a regional service line. Previous experience mentoring or managing surveyors would be advantageous. Full UK Driving Licence. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director or experienced Senior/Associate Building Surveyor looking to take ownership of a growing service offering and play a key role in expanding a respected consultancy's presence across the North East. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.