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Kenna Recruitment Ltd

Managing Surveyor

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Lead and manage the commercial function across multiple housing projects, ensuring financial performance and compliance with contracts and company policies.
16d ago
£130,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Role
What you would be doing
cost control
client delivery
team management
procurement
contract strategy
commercial insight

As a Managing Surveyor, you will play a key leadership role in the commercial management of multiple housing projects. You will take ownership of cost control, risk management, and procurement strategies, ensuring financial performance is optimised throughout the life cycle of each project.

You’ll lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, provide commercial insight to regional leadership, and work closely with operational and pre-construction teams to deliver successful, profitable schemes.

  • Work closely with operational teams to identify and mitigate commercial risks
  • Lead the commercial function across multiple housing projects (both contracting and mixed-tenure)
  • Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships
  • Ensure cost control, valuations, forecasting, and reporting are delivered accurately and on time
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and company policies
  • Support pre-construction with tendering, estimating, and contract strategy
  • Manage and mentor a team of Surveyors, ensuring professional development and performance
  • Oversee procurement processes and subcontractor negotiations
What you bring
degree-qualified
rics membership
managing surveyor
residential construction
team management
midlands pipeline

Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of projects in the Midlands, we are looking for an experienced Managing Surveyor to join our Birmingham-based commercial team.

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • A track record of successful commercial delivery on large-scale housing projects
  • Membership of RICS or working towards (preferred)
  • Proven experience in a senior or managing surveying role (ideally in residential construction)
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Strong pipeline of future work in the Midlands
  • Strong knowledge of JCT and other standard forms of contract
Benefits

Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Supportive, people-first culture with real development opportunities
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Pension and life assurance
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Your recruiter
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  • Was founded with a mission to connect talented professionals with top-tier companies across a range of industries.
  • Specializes in industries like construction, engineering, technology, and finance, offering tailored recruitment solutions to meet client needs.
  • Focuses on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a match that lasts beyond just skills and qualifications.
  • Has earned a strong reputation for its comprehensive and personalized approach to recruitment, ensuring both parties feel supported throughout the hiring process.
  • Extends expertise to sectors such as IT, legal, healthcare, architecture, and education, making them a versatile and reliable recruitment partner.
  • Is committed to service excellence and deep industry knowledge, setting them apart in an ever-evolving recruitment landscape.
  • Uses innovative strategies and traditional recruitment values to attract the right talent to drive success for clients.
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