Estates Assistant

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Birmingham is seeking an Estates Assistant to support the Portfolio Management Team with day-to-day property management matters.

You will handle applications for consent, coordinate with tenants and landlords, assist with invoices and reporting, and contribute to client communications during monthly meetings.

Responsibilities

• To support the Portfolio Management Team with the delivery of day to day property management matters
• To undertake, Applications for Consent, on behalf of an occupier client with support from the Estate’s Lead
• To support the client in delivering Managed Exits, liaising with third parties (FM & Solicitors) with support from the Estate’s Lead
• Liaising with C&W’s internal Accounts Team on the payment of rents and service charges
• Liaising with the Property Administration Team in respect of database changes and invoice authorisation
• Liaising with landlords and third parties on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate
• Provide regular communication to clients on the progress of key tasks
• To provide reasoned advice and support to clients on property management matters
• Support the Estates Lead with contractual reporting, working with service lines to ensure regular updates are provided
• Record Minutes & Actions during monthly face to face client meetings
• Providing support to the Estates Helpdesk in terms of lease interpretation and liaising with FM suppliers

Job description

Job Title

Estates Assistant

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 53,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

Job Description

• To support the Portfolio Management Team with the delivery of day to day property management matters
• To undertake, Applications for Consent, on behalf of an occupier client with support from the Estate’s Lead
• To support the client in delivering Managed Exits, liaising with third parties (FM & Solicitors) with support from the Estate’s Lead
• Liaising with C&W’s internal Accounts Team on the payment of rents and service charges
• Liaising with the Property Administration Team in respect of database changes and invoice authorisation
• Liaising with landlords and third parties on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate
• Provide regular communication to clients on the progress of key tasks
• To provide reasoned advice and support to clients on property management matters
• Support the Estates Lead with contractual reporting, working with service lines to ensure regular updates are provided
• Record Minutes & Actions during monthly face to face client meetings
• Providing support to the Estates Helpdesk in terms of lease interpretation and liaising with FM suppliers

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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