Head of Building Surveying

Head of Building Surveying, (Offices located London, Luton, Torquay, Worcester & Hampshire).

We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company, with offices located across the country.

Innovus have 25 years of trading behind them, a highly successful track record, and a broad client base covering the UK. They are currently looking to attract and recruit someone who can take on a senior role within the business as the Head of Building Surveying.

This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports (often conducted remotely) as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business.

• Someone educated with a degree in Building Surveying.
• Holds membership to the RICS.
• Has experience of leading from the front and acting as a mentor to lesser experienced team members.
• Good technical writing, client‑facing and communication skills.
• Ideally experience in Principal Designer.
• Experience of ECS (Emergency Call Systems specifically in specifications and tenders in advance of the analogue to digital switchover).
• Experience of AOVs (Automated Opening Vents).
• General experience for fee quoting.

• Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high‑performance work environment which focusses on service and growth.
• Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results.
• Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of surveying projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to deliver successful surveying outcomes.
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise in surveying methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure that the surveying team is equipped with the latest tools and resources.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying.
• Ensure that all surveying projects comply with legal requirements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with surveying projects, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables.
• Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered.
• Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables.
• Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors.
• Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods.
• Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs.
• Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities.
• Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects.

Competitive Base Salary, Generous Bonus Package, Car Allowance, Pension, & Health Care.

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