Project Monitoring Surveyor

Company: Hays
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will deliver independent monitoring services for banks, lenders, and investors across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You’ll assess development viability, costs, and risks, producing reports that support lending and investment decisions. You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor progress from inception to completion, helping projects stay on track and within budget. This is an opportunity to advance as a MRICS professional within a market-leading consultancy and influence financing outcomes for diverse schemes.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • car allowance
  • bonus scheme
  • clear career path
  • development opportunities
  • company benefits

Responsibilities

  • Undertake project monitoring across sectors (residential, industrial, mixed-use, office, student accommodation)
  • Review appraisals, budgets, programmes, procurement routes, and contracts
  • Assess development and construction risks for funding institutions
  • Prepare initial and ongoing monitoring reports
  • Attend site inspections and monitor progress against programme, cost, and quality benchmarks
  • Review drawdown requests and provide lender recommendations
  • Monitor project cash flow, contingencies, and cost variations
  • Liaise with developers, lenders, contractors, project managers and professional teams
  • Support senior surveyors in delivering complex monitoring instructions
  • Assist in business development and maintaining client relationships

Key requirements

  • MRICS qualified
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or Project Management
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, procurement methods, and project delivery
  • Excellent report-writing and analytical skills
  • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • communication
  • stakeholder management
  • attention to detail
  • monitoring instructions
  • development appraisals and budgets
  • programmes and procurement methods

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Posted: October 1st, 2026