Area Manager

Position : Area Manager (Residential)

Location: Home-based with UK travel as required

About Geobear

At Geobear, we’re building something incredible. Established over forty years ago, Geobear is a fast-growing ground engineering contractor working across various market sectors including residential, commercial, and critical infrastructure.

We prioritise our values and provide a place where you can be yourself and thrive. Geobear offers genuine opportunities for development, professional growth, and a remarkable career. Driven by our core SPIRE values ( S afety, P artnership, I ntegrity, R espect, E xcellence), we solve complex structural problems beneath the surface, saving asset owners time, disruption, and carbon.

What Sets Geobear Apart

Geobear leads the industry with sustainable and efficient ground stabilisation solutions. Our advanced resin injection technology is a non-disruptive, faster, and more reliable alternative to traditional methods.

- Sustainability: Our eco-friendly solutions significantly reduce carbon footprints compared to traditional concrete underpinning, directly addressing ground stabilisation issues worsened by climate change.

- Efficiency: We deliver projects swiftly with minimal disruption, ideal for homeowners, businesses, and infrastructure operators needing rapid turnaround times.

- Innovation: Continuous innovation ensures state-of-the-art, highly effective, and sustainable engineering solutions.

- Culture: We foster a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture where every team member can excel and make a direct impact.

Role Overview

If you enjoy solving technical problems, winning new business, and building lasting client relationships, the role of Area Manager at Geobear could be the perfect fit. Supported by our team of engineering experts, you will work directly with clients to deliver advanced geopolymer ground improvement solutions that protect homes and keep lives moving forward.

In this role, you will lead the full commercial journey for residential projects across your region - from qualifying inbound leads and assessing ground site data to designing tailored treatment schemes, presenting quotes, and supporting project delivery. You will receive world-class technical and sales training through our specialist learning management system and hands-on mentoring from our global team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Pipeline Execution

• Qualify new inbound opportunities promptly and conduct thorough virtual and on-site visits to assess property needs.

• Set clear daily and weekly sales activity targets and work proactively to exceed order targets.

• Follow up on quotes daily, maintain accurate CRM records, and provide accurate order forecasts.

2. Technical Scheme Design & Solution Pricing

• Review site investigation reports, arborist data, and drainage surveys to assess ground conditions and causation.

• Design custom geopolymer treatment solutions and prepare accurate project pricing and commercial proposals.

• Ensure all won orders are handover-ready for scheduling and delivery without delays.

3. Delivery Support & Client Care

• Act as a trusted point of contact during project delivery, answering client queries and providing technical clarity.

• Support finance teams with client cash collection and payment milestones as needed.

• Manage client concerns with empathy, conduct complaint visits promptly, and gather project feedback to continuously improve our site performance.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

- Industry Experience: 5+ years of experience in the construction sector, with a strong preference for residential buildings and foundation repair.

- Technical Foundation: Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, structural engineering, or surveying (Degree, BSc, MSc, HND, or OND) - advantageous

- Subsidence Expertise: Sound knowledge of UK ground conditions, clay shrinkage, and domestic subsidence causation.

- Sales Track Record: Proven success in technical sales and commercial pipeline management within construction.

- Digital & Tech Capability: Comfortable using online client interfaces, CRM systems, and virtual inspection platforms.

- Licence & Mobility: Full UK driving licence and flexibility for regional site visits.

Don't meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. At Geobear, we hire for attitude, potential, and curiosity - we can teach you the rest.

What We Offer

• A competitive basic salary and a generous commission structure.

• Healthcare cash plan.

• Company pension.

• Salary sacrifice car scheme.

• £15 per month towards your gym membership.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• World-class technical and sales training to make you an expert in our solutions.

• PPE and Geobear uniform supplied.

• Opportunities for career progression and promotion.

Applications

To keep our process fair for everyone, please submit your application directly through the job advert page, as we can’t accept applications by email.

Have questions, need accessibility support, or require this information in a different format? Reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition - [email protected] .

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make adjustments so you can perform at your best.

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