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At Ian Williams, we’ve built a strong, financially stable business for nearly 80 years. We’re looking for a Managing Surveyor to lead the commercials on a major contract that offers job security, and a culture that values your ideas to make a difference. You may currently be working in the Commercial or Surveying functions, but if you thrive on data, love solving complex commercial challenges, and want to make a real social impact through the work you deliver, this is your opportunity.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial team, ensuring delivery of contractual and financial objectives
Own and have influence on the commercials of a long-standing asset management contract, through strategic decision-making and proactive risk/opportunity management
Manage and resolve commercial conflicts, safeguarding the company’s interests while maintaining strong client relationships
Provide accurate forecasting and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability in all commercial activities to explain, justify, and influence decisions
Interrogate and manipulate data with advanced Excel skills to analyse SOR codes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies across the contract
Conduct regular commercial reviews and compile detailed commercial packs with Senior Leadership
Collaborate with operational teams to align commercial strategies with service delivery goals
Champion continuous improvement, using insights from data to optimise processes and enhance performance
Requirements:
Proven experience in commercial management, ideally within property services or construction
Advanced Excel skills
In-depth knowledge of SOR codes and cost control (not essential)
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve commercial conflicts
Nice to have:
In-depth knowledge of SOR codes and cost control
What we offer:
Be part of the company profit share scheme
Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year annual leave
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
Access to an employee assistance program to support employee’s health and wellbeing, and free financial and legal advice