Managing Surveyor - Social Housing

We are recruiting for an experienced Managing Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major, long-term contract within a well-established and financially secure organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile contract while leading and developing a strong commercial team.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges, working with data, and influencing key decisions, this role offers both stability and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As Managing Surveyor, you will:

Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial team
Take full ownership of contract commercials, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
Manage risk and identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Analyse and interrogate data using advanced Excel skills, including working with SOR codes where applicable
Prepare and present commercial reports to senior leadership
Support operational teams to align commercial and service delivery objectives
Drive continuous improvement across the contract

About You

We're looking for someone who can bring:

Proven experience in a commercial or surveying role (e.g. Managing Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor)
Background in construction, property services, or asset management
Strong commercial acumen with experience in contracts, cost control, and financial management
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Experience leading teams and managing stakeholders
The ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve commercial challenges
Knowledge of SOR (Schedule of Rates) is advantageous, but not essential

Benefits

Profit share scheme
Enhanced pension or savings scheme (up to 7%)
Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Life, medical and income protection insurance
Flexible annual leave (buy/sell options)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Employee assistance programme, including health, wellbeing, financial and legal supportThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a strategic leadership role or take the next step in their commercial career within a stable and supportive environment.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed