Apprentice Management Surveyor

Our People | Workman Llp; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial property management firm is seeking a Management Surveyor in Birmingham. You will manage diverse commercial properties, provide specialist advice, and conduct property inspections. The role includes a full-time training program leading to a BSc in Commercial Real Estate. You can expect hybrid working, annual bonuses, and lifestyle benefits. Join a firm committed to your career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare and life insurance

Long service additional holidays

Lifestyle benefits like gym membership

Social events throughout the year

Generous referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5 Year programme for becoming a chartered Surveyor.
• Position includes on-the-job training.
• Minimum education requirements include UCAS points or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of commercial property portfolios.
• Provide specialist advice on lease obligations and maintenance.
• Conduct property inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support clients with value enhancement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Client relationship building

Proactive attitude

Education

BSc in Commercial Real Estate

GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English

GCSE Grade 4 (C) in Mathematics

Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying

Job description

Overview

You'll be part of a team delivering a full range of property management services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties. A key feature of our programme is early and consistent client exposure—giving you the opportunity to build relationships and develop confidence in real-world settings from the outset. You'll also collaborate closely with our ESG, Facilities Management, Property Accounting, and Building Surveying teams, gaining broad exposure across disciplines. As part of the programme, you'll earn your IOSH certificate and attend external events and forums. We offer one pathway:

Responsibilities

• As a Management Surveyor you will oversee the day to day running and management of a varied portfolio of commercial property ranging from retail, office and industrial. You\'ll be responsible for providing landlords and tenants specialist advice on things such as lease obligations, repairs, and maintenance works, whilst overseeing the management of rental and other income owed by the tenant. You will be working with the client (landlords) to help enhance the value of their portfolios when required. Our clients are principally large institutional firms (pension funds, insurance companies etc.) and property companies.
• Arranging and undertaking property inspections.
• Preparation and administration of service charge expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation including Health and Safety and other regulations.
• Dealing with tenant applications for consent to assign, sublet and alter.
• Provide support and assistance to clients in connection with value enhancement opportunities including rent reviews, lettings and lease renewal programs.
• Reporting to and working with clients on tenure and physical improvements to properties.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to both client and tenant requirements.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and relationship building.
• Resilience and positive attitude.
• Readiness to take responsibility, act on your own initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Enjoy working in different environments as you will be out on site as well as in the office.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of your training and career development.

Qualifications

• 5 Year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor
• This position is full-time, with on-the-job training, complemented by attendance to external events and forums.
• Pre-requisites:
  • 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
  • OR An Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile or an equivalent qualification & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification

Benefits

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. The first 6 months you will be required to work in the office full time
• A full-time contract (35 hours a week)
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus.

ABOUT Workman LLP

As the UK\'s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors. We pride ourselves on the caliber of our employees and their unique skill sets.