Area Manager - Residential Surveying

Salary:£85K+ bonus + car allowance

Location:Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Company Overview:

Owen Gardner Talent is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in the real estate and property industry. We work with top companies to find the best talent to help them achieve their business goals.

Our clientis an independent,award-winning, RICS-regulated firm specialising in residential property surveys and valuations across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and surrounding counties. The company has an outstanding reputation for delivering detailed, client-focused services, including RICS Level 1, 2, and 3 surveys, as well as Help to Buy and shared ownership valuations. The team is small but mighty and due to the demand of their excellent service, they are currently expanding.

Position Overview:

My client is seeking a highly experienced and RICS-accredited professional to join as Head of Residential Surveying.

This hybrid (newly created) leadership role will be less focused on doing surveys although hands-on when needed to support with difficult surveys with focus and management of a growing team of surveyors (currently 3 in place but hiring 2 more).

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and collaborating closely with the Office Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in both operational delivery and teamdevelopment.

With a strong emphasis on quality, flexibility, and long-term growth including the potential to move into a Director-level position with profit share, this is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious surveyor looking to lead within a well-regarded and expanding independent practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct RICS Level 2 and Level 3 building surveys, along with non-lending valuations.
• Provide support on complex or challenging surveys across various locations.
• Oversee and lead a team of Surveyors (currently 3 in place, 2 more to be hired).
• Act as a point of contact and mentor for junior surveyors, supporting their development.
• Collaborate closely with the Office Manager and Managing Director to align team performance with business goals.
• Help implement and review standard operating procedures and KPIs.
• Contribute to the company's continued focus on quality, client satisfaction, and reputation.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new surveyors as the team expands.
• Participate in strategic discussions and business planning, with potential for progression to a Director-level role.

About You:

• An experienced Surveyor withAssocRICS, MRICS, or FRICS accreditationand at least5 years post-qualification experience.
• VRS registeredand confident in delivering RICS Level 2 and 3 surveys to a high standard.
• Enjoy leading and mentoring others, and you're ready to take the next step into a leadership or management role.
• Passionate about quality over quantity, with a strong commitment to professional standards and client service.
• Hands-on and proactive, willing to step in and support your team when needed.
• Value flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative working culture.
• Excited by the idea of joining a growing, highly rated independent practice and contributing to its long-term success.
• Motivated by the potential for career progression, including the opportunity to become a Director with profit share.

If you are driven and looking for a new challenge, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's dynamic and successful team.