Head of Surveying in England

At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as the Head of Surveying, you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector. We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and service across the property industry. This role will provide leadership, coaching and development to direct reports as well as continuously improving service delivery and generating growth for the surveying business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management
  • Provide leadership and direction to Innovus Surveyors fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focuses 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 focusing on service and efficiency.
• Project Management
  • 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.
• Technical Expertise
  • 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.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
  • 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 positively with key stakeholders in the FirstPort, Campions and the wider Emeria UK Executive teams to drive intra group trading where possible.
  • 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.
• Quality Assurance
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables.
• Budget Oversight
  • 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 business bespoke to their needs.
• Business Development
  • Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities.
  • Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in building surveying or equivalent
• Membership/Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS)
• A minimum of 15 years' technical delivery experience
• Significant experience and evidence of performing in a similar role
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Excellent and inspiring communication and presentation skills with a clear ability to influence effectively across a matrix organisation and at senior levels.
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive and willing to work in a mutually supportive environment
• An ability to win work and deliver business growth
• A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible
• At ease in an evolving and ambiguous environment, not fazed by change and transformation at pace, and importantly can take people with them on the journey.
• Good leadership skills with ability to inspire, motivate, and coach direct reports and influence the wider team.
• Adaptable in communication style, displays gravitas with strong knowledge about their functional area and a passion for delivery.

Working at Innovus

At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution. We’re passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.

What We Offer

At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits. We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities. As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.

Ready to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button below to begin your application. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer a few short questions. As part of the process, you may also be invited to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning tests. Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.