LEAD SURVEYOR

Fletcher Bond; Manchester, Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days leave

Birthday day off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Fletcher Bond is seeking a Lead Surveyor to provide expert valuations, strategic advisory and property consultancy across commercial, residential and development assets in Manchester or London. You will lead on instructions, deliver valuations, and produce strategic options reports while cultivating long‑term client relationships and supporting business growth.

The role emphasizes delivering high‑quality reports, staying aligned with RICS standards, and proactively managing client expectations

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional designation.
• Proven ability to deliver valuations and strategic property advice.
• Experience managing multiple client instructions from inception through to completion.
• Strong market knowledge and ability to translate trends into client guidance.
• Experience preparing professional reports and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation and strategic advice across asset classes.
• Oversee projects from inception to delivery while building client relationships.
• Develop opportunities with lenders, investors and advisers to grow business.
• Ensure reports and recommendations meet professional standards and client objectives.
• Coordinate resources and advise on value optimisation and redevelopment strategies.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Client relationship management

Valuation expertise

Strategic advisory

Business development

Project management

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Lead Surveyor
Full time, permanent role, Manchester or London

Job purpose

The Lead Surveyor provides expert valuation, strategic advisory and property consultancy services across commercial, residential and development assets. The role is responsible for delivering valuations, strategic options appraisals and asset recommendations, helping clients make informed decisions that protect, enhance and realise value.

Acting as the lead adviser on assigned instructions, the role oversees projects from inception to completion while building long-term client relationships and supporting business growth.

The benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme/Medical cover

Your responsibilities

Valuation & Strategic Advice

• Undertake property inspections and assessments across a range of asset types.
• Prepare valuations for strategic purposes.
• Produce strategic options reports and recommendations for individual assets and portfolios.
• Analyse market evidence, risks and opportunities to support informed decision-making.
• Advise clients on value optimisation, asset performance, redevelopment and disposal strategies.
• Act as Job Lead across multiple instructions and client mandates.
• Manage projects from instruction through to final delivery.
• Coordinate internal resources and external advisers where required.
• Ensure deliverables meet Fletcher Bond and RICS quality standards.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and maintain compliance with agreed timescales.
• Maintain regular communication with service line leads and project teams to ensure all activities remain aligned with the agreed client strategy and project objectives.
• Maintain regular communication and coordinate input from Asset Management, Agency and other specialist teams to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach to service delivery.
• Monitor instruction progress and market conditions, identifying when strategic adjustments may be required to maximise outcomes for the client.
• Proactively challenge assumptions, reassess recommendations and adapt strategies where changing circumstances, new information or emerging opportunities justify a revised approach.
• Ensure strategic decisions, changes in direction and key recommendations are clearly communicated to all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of an instruction.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the principal point of contact for assigned clients.
• Develop trusted adviser relationships through commercially focused advice.
• Present reports, recommendations and strategic findings.
• Provide regular instruction updates and portfolio reviews.
• Identify opportunities to support wider client objectives through Fletcher Bond’s service offering.

Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with lenders, investors, developers, occupiers and professional advisers.
• Support fee proposals, tenders and quotations.
• Identify opportunities for new instructions and service expansion.
• Represent Fletcher Bond at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of the Valuation & Strategy service line.

Professional Responsibilities

• Deliver reports, advice and recommendations to a consistently high technical standard.
• Maintain compliance with RICS professional standards, legislation and company procedures.
• Keep abreast of market movements, valuation methodology and industry best practice.
• Support the development of colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience undertaking commercial, residential and/or development property valuations for a variety of purposes.
• Proven ability to provide strategic property advice, options appraisals and commercially focused recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple client instructions from inception through to completion.
• Experience preparing high-quality valuation reports, strategic options reports, client updates and advisory reports, presenting complex information in a clear, commercially relevant and actionable manner.
• Strong understanding of property markets, valuation methodology and value drivers across different asset classes.
• The ability to interpret market trends, identify risks and opportunities, and translate these into clear client advice.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate as a trusted adviser.
• Experience preparing professional reports, presentations and business cases.
• MRICS qualification and Registered Valuer highly desirable.
• An established professional network and track record of business development would be beneficial.
• A commercially minded, analytical and solutions-focused approach with strong project management capabilities.

Fletcher Bond is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to

providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal
opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive
our environments are, the better our work will be.