Managing Surveyor – Social Housing

Exeter, Devon
RG Setsquare

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 support

This 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.