Project Monitoring Surveyor in Manchester

Company Description

About Colliers

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide.

The Monitoring Team at Colliers provides independent advice to banks, lenders, and funders on property development and construction projects. They monitor developments from inception through to completion, assessing project costs, risks, programmes, and progress to ensure schemes remain on track and within budget. The team reviews financial information, construction progress, and project documentation, preparing detailed reports that help clients make informed lending and investment decisions. Working across a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, the team plays a key role in supporting successful project delivery.

The Role

As a Monitoring Surveyor, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver independent monitoring services on behalf of banks, alternative lenders, funders, and investors. You will be responsible for assessing and reporting on development projects, helping clients manage risk throughout the construction lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified MRICS surveyor looking to develop their career within a market-leading consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake project monitoring instructions across a range of development sectors, including residential, industrial, mixed-use, office, and student accommodation.
• Review development appraisals, project budgets, programmes, procurement routes, and contractual arrangements.
• Assess development and construction risks on behalf of funding institutions.
• Prepare initial monitoring reports and ongoing progress reports.
• Attend site inspections and monitor progress against programme, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Review drawdown requests and provide recommendations to lenders.
• 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 activities and maintaining client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with RICS standards and internal quality procedures.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• MRICS qualified
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 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.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within project monitoring, quantity surveying, cost consultancy, or project management.
• Exposure to development finance and lender services.
• Knowledge of JCT building contracts and development funding structures.
• Experience of residential and commercial development projects.

Why Join Colliers UK?

• Accelerate your career – Colliers is committed to developing its people through structured career progression, learning opportunities, professional qualifications, and internal mobility.
• Enterprising culture – Employees are empowered to think differently, take ownership, and make decisions that drive success.
• Collaborative environment – Teams work closely across service lines and geographies, creating opportunities to learn from industry experts and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
• Global business, local impact – As part of a global organisation with thousands of professionals worldwide, employees benefit from international expertise while working on projects that shape local communities.
• Strong focus on people and wellbeing – Colliers invests in its employees through competitive benefits, flexible working approaches, and a culture that supports individual success.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity – The business actively promotes an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and encouraged.
• Make a difference – Through initiatives such as Colliers Gives, employees are encouraged to support local communities, with paid volunteering days and opportunities to contribute to charitable causes.