Surveying & Projects Manager

Job Description

Job Role: Surveying & Projects Manager

Location: Birmingham/Worcester/Bristol and Wales

Hours: 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday

The Job role

As a Surveying and Projects Manager, you will be contributing to Mainstay’s vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector. Mainstay is a professional service organisation, that delivers business expertise and service across the property industry.

Main Purpose of Job

• Leading a successful revenue generating team of surveyors that significantly contributes to the overall success of Building Solutions Group and Mainstay.
• 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 Technical Services and has a team of up to 5 direct reports.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the output, content and quality of a regional team of Building Surveyors including 1-2-1 discussions and local team meetings.
• Building the activity pipeline in conjunction with the Surveying Co-Ordinator, through regular interaction with Regional Managers and Head of Operations.
• Accountable for the financial output of the team, ensuring income targets are achieved and productivity exceeds 80%. Supporting the Surveying Co-Ordination team in building the weekly financial billing and performance report which includes Work-In-Progress and non-billable activity.
• Undertaking building surveying activity which contributes to the individual and team revenue targets including:
• 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.
• managing licence to alter applications from residents in accordance with best practice and client procedures.
• preparing documentation in accordance with current CDM standards and ensuring compliance with the industry regulations and best practice.
• Identify and support potential business opportunities outside of existing clients and assist the Director of Surveying and Technical Services 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 bi-weekly Surveying team meetings in conjunction with the other Surveying & Project 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, and specifications to grow the business and improve Surveying and Project Delivery output.

Areas of Responsibility/Accountability

• This role covers one of three Regional Surveying and Project Delivery teams across the UK.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Substantial technical surveying experience in the Property Management 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 ‘practise’ 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 H&S issues and regualtions that apply to surveying, contractor management and project delivery.
• Significant understanding of the Residential Property Sector and Regulatory knowledge including Section 20 process, CDM.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stake holders, at all levels within the business.

Who are we?

Mainstay provide expertise in professional services to the property industry through our highly skilled teams. We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of service, to support our customers and clients with market-leading professional services and strive to be the UK’s leading professional services provider.

We pride ourselves on our people and their expert knowledge and experience, combined with our use of technology and data, to allow us to lead the way in providing the UK’s property sector with the services that they require. Together we aim to deliver consistently and provide customers and clients with confidence and peace of mind.

Why choose us?

By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.

The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. 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.

We’re committed to promoting diversity at Mainstay and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.

What’s next?

To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.

Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. 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.

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