Project Manager / Building Surveyor – Commercial Property Development

About the Opportunity

Galaxy Real Estate is a West London-based commercial property group active in acquisition, development, and investment across the UK. We are expanding our development activity and currently have multiple industrial and warehouse subdivision and refurbishment schemes running simultaneously nationwide. We're looking for a delivery-focused surveyor or project manager to own these projects on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of 3–4+ simultaneous industrial/warehouse subdivision and refurbishment projects across the UK
• Prepare and challenge schedules of works, specifications, and cost plans
• Tender and procure main contractors and consultants; manage their appointments
• Act as contract administrator / employer's agent under JCT contracts — interim valuations, instructions, variations, and final accounts
• Control cost, programme, and quality; chair site meetings and report status to the Senior Partners
• Coordinate M&E, drainage, fire compartmentation, service separation, and sub-metering
• Manage statutory matters: Building Control, CDM 2015 duties, planning condition discharge, and party wall where relevant
• Oversee snagging and handover, liaising with letting agents to a lettable standard

About You

Essential:

• MRICS or MCIOB (or strong equivalent hands-on experience)
• Proven delivery of commercial/industrial refurbishment or subdivision projects on time and on budget
• Experience administering JCT contracts as CA or employer's agent
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and Building Regulations
• Strong cost control and contractor/consultant management
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Desirable:

• Industrial/logistics asset experience
• Cost management / QS background
• Experience with change-of-use and multi-unit subdivision

Benefits

• £30,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• Performance/completion bonus tied to on-time, on-budget delivery
• Car allowance / mileage and expenses
• A genuine opportunity to grow with an ambitious, expanding developer and shape how we deliver projects

About Company

To apply: Send your CV with a short note on two or three commercial/industrial projects you've delivered, including original budget vs final account and planned vs actual completion.