Key Account Manager/Surveyor

Job Title: Key Account Manager / Surveyor


Location: Essex, CM5


Salary: £40,000 basic + Commission (OTE £70,000+)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Operations Director

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking national business operating within the drainage and plumbing industry. As an Account Manager / Surveyor, you’ll be the face of the company—building strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and managing projects from initial survey through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with commercial customers
• Conduct site surveys and client meetings
• Prepare and submit quotations and technical reports
• Identify new sales opportunities with existing clients
• Seek out and develop new business leads
• Communicate client needs across relevant teams internally
• Manage projects in line with both client expectations and company objectives
• Collaborate closely with the sales and operations teams
• Participate in a telephone support rota (1 in 6 weeks), providing technical advice to engineers over the phone
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in drainage, plumbing, construction, or a related industry
• Solid understanding of surveying and quoting in a commercial environment
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Comfortable travelling to and from our Ongar office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Basic IT literacy is essential; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is advantageous
• Professional appearance, good punctuality, and a strong team ethic
• Positive, resilient attitude and a sense of humour appreciated within a close-knit team
  
  

What We Offer:

• £40,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission - OTE £70,000+
• Company van (fully equipped with surveying equipment)
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing national business
• Supportive working environment with a close, collaborative team
  
  

If you're a motivated professional with a technical background and a passion for building client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing company that values ambition, collaboration, and long-term success