Joshua Robert Recruitment: Building Surveying Manager
£65000 - £75000 per annum: Joshua Robert Recruitment: A global and high growth property firm dedicated to pioneering market-leading solutions and professional services. As a Surveying Manager, you'll play a vital role in... Portsmouth
A global and high growth property firm dedicated to pioneering market-leading solutions and professional services. As a Surveying Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping the vision to become the premier provider of services in the UK's property sector.
Main Purpose of Job:
As the Surveying Manager, your primary responsibility is to develop and execute a strategic vision alongside the Director of Surveying while leading the surveying team on the south coast. This role involves managing teams, driving business development, and fostering effective communication with the executive team.
Position in Organisation:
Reporting directly to the Director of Surveying, you'll oversee a team of up to 8 direct reports.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage teams to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, emphasizing service growth and business development.
- Mentor and develop staff to encourage professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies, ensuring the team is equipped with the latest resources.
- Ensure membership of the RICS and registered valuer status is maintained.
- Manage the output, content, and quality of a regional team of Surveyors, including conducting 1-2-1 discussions and local team meetings.
- Build the activity pipeline in collaboration with the Surveying admin team, through regular interaction with both admin and surveying teams.
- Be accountable for the financial output of the team, ensuring income targets are achieved and productivity exceeds 80%.
- Undertake surveying activities such as valuations, surveys up to Level 3, defect diagnosis, and preparation of reports for clients.
- Identify and support potential business opportunities, both within existing clients and with external clients.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Surveying team as a member of the leadership team.
- Lead regular Surveying team meetings and organize CPD topics for inclusion in these meetings.
- Support and develop graduate and recently qualified surveyors, acting as the final approving authority for technical reports in line with professional guidelines.
- Develop new or improved products and processes to grow the business and improve Surveying Delivery output.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant degree and membership or fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- At least 5 years of technical delivery experience.
- Strong IT skills.
- Previous experience in a similar role, with evidence of performance.
- Excellent technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, they offer a comprehensive range of benefits including technology support, training opportunities, and exclusive discounts on extra benefits. They're committed to promoting diversity.