Our client an established and leading property services company for nearly 80 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units are looking for a Managing Surveyor, someone who can see the big picture and will be helping contribute commercially to their long established client in Exeter.
They have built a strong, financially stable business for nearly 80 years. Now looking for a Managing Surveyor to lead the commercials on a major contract that offers job security, and a culture that values your ideas to make a difference. You may currently be working in the Commercial or Surveying functions, but if you thrive on data, love solving complex commercial challenges, and want to make a real social impact through the work you deliver, this is your opportunity.
£69.6K inc. car allowance (7.2K) + profit share last year 9% , health pension fuelcard etc.
Benefits:
- Be part of the company profit share scheme, received 9% last year
- Private mileage scheme and fuel card
- Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
- Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year annual leave
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
- Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and free financial and legal advice.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire a high‐performing commercial team, ensuring delivery of contractual and financial objectives.
- Own and have influence on the commercials of a long‐standing asset management contract, through strategic decision‐making and proactive risk/opportunity management.
- Manage and resolve commercial conflicts, safeguarding the company's interests while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability in all commercial activities to explain, justify, and influence decisions.
- Interrogate and manipulate data with advanced Excel skills to analyse SOR codes, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies across the contract.
- Conduct regular commercial reviews and compile detailed commercial packs with Senior Leadership.
- Collaborate with operational teams to align commercial strategies with service delivery goals.
- Champion continuous improvement, using insights from data to optimise processes and enhance performance.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in commercial management, ideally within property services or construction.
- Advanced Excel skills, you’re an Excel ninja who loves drilling into data.
- Ideally, but not essential, in‑depth knowledge of SOR codes and cost control.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve commercial conflicts.
