Associate Surveyor - Property and Asset Management

Carter Jonas; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Additional leave

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking an experienced Management Surveyor to join the Commercial Property and Asset Management team in Cambridge. You will manage Carter Jonas’ own office portfolio and support client work, with travel and a flexible approach to working arrangements.

The role requires a management surveying or facilities background, post-qualification experience (RICS/IWFM or equivalent), strong client management and communication skills, and the ability to lead and coach junior team members.

Qualifications

• Management surveying or facilities management background with post-qualification experience (RICS/IWFM or equivalent).
• Strong client management and communication skills with the ability to drive initiatives.
• Proactive and ambitious with the ability to coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset management opportunities to enhance property performance and value.
• Conduct property inspections and produce reports.
• Coordinate with facilities to ensure H&S compliance of managed portfolios.
• Review and coordinate planned maintenance works and service charge budgets.
• Oversee rent and opex payments and liaise with client accounting.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Driving licence

RICS/IWFM qualification

Education

RICS or IWFM qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Management Surveyor to join our Commercial Property and Asset Management team based within our growing hub office in Cambridge. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the management of Carter Jonas’ own office portfolio in addition to a wide range of client professional work, while also helping to strengthen Carter Jonas’ profile within this market. This role will suit someone looking for a new career challenge and with the desire to contribute to the success of Carter Jonas’ business growth and assets. A full overview of the Commercial Property and Asset Management team can be found here - Commercial property and asset management | Carter Jonas

We offer a highly competitive salary which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

• Driving asset management opportunities that enhance property performance and value
• Conducting property inspections and producing reports
• Working with our facilities colleagues to ensure strict H&S compliance of the managed portfolios
• Coordinating and reviewing planned maintenance works
• Undertaking lease negotiations
• Supporting the preparation of service charge budgets and reconciliations or challenging these.
• Overseeing rent and opex payments
• Collaborating with client accounting colleagues to deliver a best in class service
• Administration of property insurance including premium apportionment and invoicing
• Assisting with fielding helpdesk enquiries
• Building strong working relationships with clients and contractors
• Producing accurate and timely client reports that inform strategic decisions
• The candidate will require a good working knowledge of L&T Act 1954, L&T Cov. Act 1995, other appropriate legislation

What will it take to be successful?

You will have a management surveying or facilities management background with significant post qualification (RICS, IWFM or equivalent) experience and good working knowledge of all relevant legislation. You will have strong client management and communication skills and will have the ability to drive business initiatives forward in a confident and personable manner. You will be proactive and ambitious, with the ability to guide and support the wider team, including the coaching of junior members. The role involves frequent travel therefore a valid driving licence is required.