Associate Surveyor - Occupier Solutions

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Estates Management professional to oversee a diverse portfolio for a major retail client. As an Associate, you will manage the estate portfolio, ensuring effective property management and client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in Real Estate or Property Management and be MRICS qualified (or working towards). This role offers strong career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property Management, or similar.
• MRICS qualified (or working towards).
• Proven experience in commercial or occupier property management.
• Strong understanding of lease structures and property legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent client and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality estates management services across a national retail portfolio.
• Manage lease compliance, statutory obligations, and inspections.
• Produce accurate client reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and assistants.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for service improvements.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Property management

Compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Real Estate or Property Management

MRICS qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Cobalt is exclusively partnering with a Global Consultancy on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estates Management professional, overseeing a large, diverse portfolio for a major retail client.

As an Associate, you'll manage a significant estate portfolio, ensuring effective property management and strong client relationships. You'll act as the key link between landlords, tenants, and internal teams, ensuring compliance, performance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality estates management services across a national retail portfolio.
• Manage lease compliance, statutory obligations, and inspections.
• Produce accurate client reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Lead and mentor a team of surveyors and assistants.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for service improvements.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver a seamless client experience.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property Management, or similar.
• MRICS qualified (or working towards).
• Proven experience in commercial or occupier property management.
• Strong understanding of lease structures and property legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent client and team management skills.

Join a respected consultancy delivering best-in-class services to leading corporate occupiers. You'll gain exposure to major client, work with a talented team, and progress in a supportive, high-performing environment. Apply now to reach out to Samantha Peers on 07488 821 912 or [e-mail].