Commercial (Surveying & Estimating) Graduate

Cala Group Limited

Feb 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Construction & Surveying

Requirements

We are seeking a new team member who is confident and has the passion and drive to succeed at the highest level.
You will have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
A can-do attitude, with ability to work on your own initiative
Effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills
Ability to challenge the status quo with sound reasoning
Excellent communication skills
Strong numeric and IT skills
A team-player
Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Interest in the housebuilding industry
Industry experience is beneficial but not required
Must have a full Right to Work in the UK
Must have a valid UK Driving License, access to a car/vehicle and a willingness to travel
Cala Homes (North Home Counties) Limited is one of eight regional Cala businesses. The North Home Counties team oversee Cala’s new home developments in Cambridgeshire and Essex. This role is based at our Welwyn Garden City office in Hertfordshire. As part of this role, you will be required to visit our developments across the North Home Counties region.

Responsibilities

Estimating:
Gather data required for land bid process through to land purchase
Viability and land appraisal production for all future developments
Measure the relevant areas of construction work that make up a land appraisal
Ensure the cost data for the land appraisals are current
Maintain/update the standard house type, groundwork and site overhead rates
Surveying:
Assist in managing the costs of development projects, including producing budgets for sites
Collaborate with subcontractors to negotiate quotes and secure competitive rates
Support the analysis of quotes to determine suitable subcontractors for the project at hand
Support the generation of subcontractor orders, including the production of documents which cover agreed scope of work and terms and conditions
Oversee subcontractor payments
Assist in the production of monthly cost reports
Participate in monthly meetings to review project budgets and assess progress

Application Process

Apply online with your CV and covering letter
Video interview via Microsoft Teams with a member of the recruitment team
Discovery Day on either the 13th or 14th March 2024

Cala Group Limited

Building aspirational homes in sought-after locations across the UK.

Real Estate

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1875

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cala Homes is one of the UK’s leading homebuilders with a strong heritage in designing and building sustainable new communities across Scotland, the Midlands and the South East of England. With a design-led approach, we create aspirational homes for everyone from first time buyers to downsizers, as well as partnering with local authorities and registered providers to deliver much-need affordable housing. We believe in collaborative development, working with landowners, planners and local communities on development proposals and we add long-term value to local communities through contributions to new services, facilities and infrastructure. We also support hundreds of local charities and good causes every year through our national community bursary initiative and local sponsorship. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we have an independent 5-star rating for customer service from the Home Builders Federation . Our focus at Cala is on building a strong and sustainable business that provides exciting career opportunities for our people, contributes to the communities in which we build and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations to come.