Surveying Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Group Surveying Manager to join its commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to drive consistency and improve commercial practices across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in residential construction and commercial processes, with a hands-on approach to managing projects. With flexibility in location and the necessity for regional travel, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Company Car or Travel Allowance

Up to 39 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Cover

Enhanced Parental Leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Share Schemes

Employee Rewards Platform

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Surveying or Construction Management required.
• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent commercial assurance through cost reviews.
• Guide and train new team members during onboarding.

Skills

Cost Control

Commercial Assurance

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Identification

Education

Degree in Surveying

HNC in Construction Management

Tools

COINS System

Job description

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A leading construction and development group is seeking a highly experienced Group Surveying Manager to join its commercial team. This is a confidential opportunity for a senior professional to make a real impact by driving consistency, improving commercial practices, and supporting regional teams across multiple business units.

The role offers flexibility in base location, but regular travel across regional offices and project sites (West regions to South Midlands) is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent commercial assurance through in-depth cost reviews (CVRs)
• Attend regional project meetings to support and challenge commercial performance
• Guide and train new commercial team members during onboarding
• Ensure consistent use of commercial systems and processes across regions
• Identify risks, inefficiencies, or non-compliance in live and legacy projects
• Support system integration and improvements (e.g., COINS)
• Assist with internal audits and quarterly reviews
• Share best practices and support communication between regional and central teams

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree or HNC in Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing QS, or Commercial Manager
• Strong background in residential construction or housebuilding
• Excellent understanding of commercial processes, cost control, and regulations
• Hands-on approach with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience working across multiple regions and sites
• COINS system knowledge (preferred but not essential)
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB) desirable but not required
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Company car or travel allowance
• Up to 39 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on service)
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Share schemes and employee rewards platform