Estates Surveyor - Bournemouth Airport

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to manage a dynamic airport estate in Bournemouth. This role involves overseeing a commercial property portfolio, negotiating leases, and ensuring optimal rental income. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial property management, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining occupancy levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of a significant property portfolio while working in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this position could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified preferred with 5+ years in commercial property.
• Experience in negotiating lease renewals and managing portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial property investment portfolio effectively.
• Negotiate lease renewals and manage landlord-tenant matters.
• Maintain estate records and build relationships with agents.

Skills

Commercial Property Management

Lease Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Education

MRICS Qualification

5 Years Commercial Property Experience

Job description

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Hays Property and Surveying are working on an exclusive basis to recruit a new Estates Surveyor to join Regional and City Airports Group (RCA) based in Bournemouth.

RCA Group is a leading regional airport operator with five key locations across the UK, in addition to its XLR Jet Centres business. The Group also holds a significant portfolio of commercial property interests located across Bournemouth, Exeter and Norwich Airports that generates a notable return on rental income. The portfolio consists of a mixture of assets, with a bias towards industrial units, business parks, aviation hangers and open storage space.
The Group is now looking to appoint an experienced Estates Surveyor who will support the Estates Director with management of the property portfolio and ensuring it is performing to its full potential. The role will be based on-site at Bournemouth Airport, with an opportunity to work from home on occasion.
Your new role
As the Estates Surveyor, you will support and work closely with the Estates Director to provide efficient and commercially-driven asset management across the Group's commercial property interests. This is an exciting opportunity for a property professional looking to contribute to the strategic management and growth of a dynamic airport estate, by ensuring the portfolio is performing to its maximum potential and optimum return on rental income is achieved.

Key responsibilities -

• Day-to-day management of a commercial property investment portfolio.
• Negotiating and agreeing lease renewals, rent reviews and re-gearing, using them as opportunities to maximise revenues.
• Provide support on all Landlord and Tenant matters, including property acquisitions and disposals.
• Prepare and agree Head of Terms and manage the legal process.
• Minimise vacancy levels across the estate through regular occupier liaison and proactive property marketing, when appropriate.
• Manage rents and chase arrears.
• Reviewing and handling licence requests and applications for landlord's consents.
• Undertake property viewings and inspections.
• Maintain and update estate records, including property management systems, schedules, and reports.
• Build strong working relationships with property agents, solicitors and contractors.

What you'll need to succeed

• MRICS qualified preferred, with a minimum of 5 years' commercial property experience.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a commercial property investment environment.
• A proven track record of negotiating and agreeing lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Strong experience in a range of Landlord and Tenant matters.
• Excellent communication and financial management skills.
• High levels of commercial acumen and strong stakeholder management skills.

What you need to do now
For more information regarding this, or any other opportunity, please contact our Southampton-based Property and Surveying specialist Jamie Poll on 07800755744.

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