Chartered Surveying Manager

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Job Role: Surveying Manager

Location: South Coast – Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

At Innovus we committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as the Chartered Surveying Manager you will be contributing to our vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector.

The role is responsible for formulating and executing a strategy in conjunction with the director of surveying, and leading the surveying team on the south coast.

There is a degree of management required of teams, and a business development function. The role requires leadership, coaching and development direct reports, as well as good communication to the exec. team.

Main Purpose of Job

Leading a successful revenue generating team of surveyors that significantly contributes to the overall success of Building Solutions Group and Innovus.

Imparting technical knowledge and experience across your team, that positively benefits our clients and customers alike.

Engaging with the wider business to promote the internal Surveying capability and identify business opportunities.

Position in Organisation

This role reports to the Director of Surveying and has a team of up to 8 direct reports.

Main Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management to NOW Chartered Surveyors teams, fostering a collaborative and high performance work environment, which focusses on service growth and business development.

Help to mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement.

Technical expertise – maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodology’s tools and technologies, ensure that the team is equipped with the latest tools and resources.

Ensure membership of the RICS and registered valuer status is maintained.

Ensure that targets are met for both yourself and your team, aiming for 4 points a day or the equivalent.

Managing the output, content and quality of a regional team of Surveyors including 1-2-1 discussions and local team meetings.

Building the activity pipeline in conjunction with the Surveying admin team, through regular interaction with the admin team and surveying team

Accountable for the financial output of the team, ensuring income targets are achieved and productivity exceeds 80%. Supporting the Surveying Admin team in building the monthly financial billing and performance report which includes Work-In-Progress and non-billable activity.

Undertaking surveying activity which contributes to the individual and team revenue targets including:

Valuations

Surveys up to Level 3,

defect diagnosis and preparation of reports for clients.

surveying properties and preparing specifications of works, engaging with consultants and regulatory authorities as needed together with on-site delivery management.

Identify and support potential business opportunities outside of existing clients and assist the Director of Surveying in obtaining new business with external clients.

Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the Surveying team as a member of the leadership team

Manage and lead the regular Surveying team meetings in conjunction with any other Surveying Managers and organise appropriate CPD topics for inclusion in the meetings.

Support and develop graduate and recently qualified surveyors. Act as final approving authority for technical reports in line with professional guidelines.

Develop new or improved products, processes, to grow the business and improve Surveying Delivery output.

Areas of Responsibility/Accountability

This role covers one of several regional residential surveying delivery teams across the UK.

Key Interfaces

Panel Managers, estate agents and team members.

Business to Business Interfaces through business growth.

External businesses and organisations, in particular key customers and clients

Qualifications

Obtained appropriate level of technical qualification (e.g. Degree / HND) in Surveying or other building related subject, plus professional experience having attained MRICS or similar level of professional qualification.

Experience

Substantial technical surveying experience in the surveying environment with a wide range of building types

Demonstrable sucessful project delivery experience managing contractors and consultants as required.

Sound commercial understanding of a surveying ‘practice’ and ability to clearly articulate commercial performance with senior managers

Experience and willingness to build realtionships with team to identify and drive improvement opportunities.

An in depth understanding of the issues and regualtions that apply to surveying and project delivery.

Significant understanding of the Residential Property Sector and Regulatory knowledge eg.CDM.

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stake holders, at all levels within the business.

Technical Skills

Survey and project delivery skills.

Knowledge of RICS residential suite of products

Understanding of building structure and pathology

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant degree and membership or fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

At least 5 years technical delivery experience.

Appropriate IT skills.

Experience and evidence of performance in a similar role.

Technical writing, client facing and communication skills.

Good communication skills.

Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive and willing to work a mutually supportive environment.

The Benefits

Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We’ll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to promoting diversity at Innovus and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants.

Innovus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If you have a disability, please let us know what adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform your best.

Ready to apply?

Click the below apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online.

Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager and up to three other key stakeholders.