Apprentice Management Surveyor

Workman LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Manchester is seeking a full-time Management Surveyor. You will oversee various commercial properties, provide specialized advice, and engage directly with clients. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, meet educational prerequisites, and enjoy a mix of office and site work. This role includes on-the-job training and the opportunity to earn your IOSH certificate.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary reviews

Healthcare and life insurance

Wellness programme

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Extra day off between Christmas and New Year

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 6 months of office work required initially.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to client and tenant requirements.
• Willingness to take ownership of training and career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of a varied portfolio of commercial property.
• Provide landlords and tenants with advice on lease obligations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Support clients in value enhancement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

96 UCAS tariff points

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Mathematics

Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE ROLE 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:

• 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.

Minimum requirements

Pre-requisites: 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent and GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.

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 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.
• An Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile or equivalent qualification and GCSE Grade 4 (or C) in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification, 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.

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. For more information on working for Workman please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.

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
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party
• Generous referral bonus.