Managing Surveyor

Company: North Gate Executive Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you lead the commercial function for a respected building sub-contractor in London, overseeing a small team on projects valued £500k–£5m. You will develop collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, group companies and suppliers to achieve successful project outcomes and align with best practices. You mentor junior staff and report to the Regional Commercial Manager. This position offers the chance to contribute to the company’s long-term success within a positive, collaborative culture and to shape commercial strategy on mid-sized projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • Company car
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Pension
  • Benefits
  • Salary £65k–£75k

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager
  • Managing a small commercial team on projects £500k–£5m for a building sub-contractor
  • Developing collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues, group companies and suppliers
  • Mentoring junior staff

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified in quantity surveying
  • Experience managing projects valued over £1m
  • Extensive knowledge of contracts, specifically JCT and NEC
  • Enthusiastic and ambitious with a view to long-term success of the company
  • Background with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
  • Team leadership and mentoring
  • Relationship-building and collaboration
  • Ambition and drive
  • Quantity surveying
  • Contract administration (JCT, NEC)
  • Commercial project management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026