Associate Surveyor - Property and Asset Management

Carter Jonas; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Health cash plans

Cycle to work

Additional leave

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking an experienced Management Surveyor to join our Commercial Property and Asset Management team in Cambridge. The post holder will manage Carter Jonas’ office portfolio and client work while supporting the firm’s growth in the market.

We offer a highly competitive salary with a flexible benefits package, including additional leave, health cash plans, and cycle-to-work. Flexible or agile working arrangements are welcome and can be discussed at application.

Qualifications

• Management surveying or facilities management background with post-qualification experience (RICS, IWFM or equivalent).
• Strong client management and communication skills with ability to drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset management opportunities to enhance property performance and value.
• Conduct property inspections and produce timely reports.
• Coordinate planned maintenance works and review budgets.
• Oversee rent and opex payments and service charge reconciliations.
• Assist with lease negotiations and client reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contractors and coach junior team members.

Skills

Management surveying

Facilities management

Client management

Report production

Lease negotiations

Health & safety

Team coaching

Education

RICS 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.