QFM Data and Operational Portfolio Project Specialist (6-9 month FTC)

Cushman & Wakefield; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in the United Kingdom seeks a QFM Data and Operational Portfolio Project Specialist for a 6-9 month FTC. You will review property data across client/C&W databases, map data requirements, and build unified models to support estates and financial reporting.

You will liaise with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate data capture and governance. The role emphasizes data accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration with Estates, Data, and Finance teams, with

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (Grade A*-C).
• 1 year commercial property experience preferred.
• RICS accredited degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review all property data points currently held in client/C&W database.
• Identify critical data from leases and various sources.
• Create a unified property model for assets in the portfolio.
• Validate data change processes from inception to end users and implement improvements.
• Determine data users at each step and support reporting.
• Record minutes and actions in meetings with the client.
• Support Estates, Data and Finance teams and external client teams.
• Undertake property inspections when required.

Skills

Client interaction

Organisation

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

GCSE Maths & English

RICS accredited degree preferred

1 year commercial property experience

Tools

Copilot

Excel

Word

Outlook

TRAMPS

HypERspace

Costar

Job description

Job Title QFM Data and Operational Portfolio Project Specialist (6-9 month FTC) 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 52,000 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.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of the operational data requirements of a Major Corporate Occupier and demonstrate an ability to identify critical data points, verify them against a variety of sources and create/map the processes required to capture the data changes for both Cushman and Wakefield and the client. The role will be supported by a Partner within the OIS Team.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• To undertake a comprehensive review of all property data points currently held within a shared client/C&W Database.
• This will require sourcing and identifying critical data, from a variety of sources including publicly and privately held data sources including leases.
• The creation of a unified property model to capture required property information for each asset in a property portfolio.
• Validate existing change process for making data changes for the inception of the data change through to the end users within an organisation, and implement improvements.
• Determine the user of the data at each step.
• Support the Estates Lead with contractual reporting, working with service lines to ensure regular updates are provided.
• Record minutes & actions during weekly and regular face-to-face client meetings.
• Providing support to the Estates, Data and Finance Team and all external client teams including Asset Management, Data, Compliance, FM and Strategy.
• Undertaking inspections of client properties where required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (Grade A*-C), incl. Maths and English.
• Minimum 1 year commercial property experience desired.
• RICS accredited degree preferred.
• Knowledge & Experience: Minimum 1 year commercial property experience desired.
• Experience of property management and knowledge of lease terms.
• Strong level of computer literacy including Copilot, Excel, Word, Outlook and ability to pick up new packages quickly.
• Strong ability to deal with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Good understanding of finance and accounting, specifically property related.
• Ability to think on feet, use initiative and work as part of a team.
• High level of organisation skills and ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent knowledge of TRAMPS, HypREspace and Costar.
• An ability to leverage AI to assist with data comparison and tracking progress.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Plans and prioritises own workload in order to achieve property management deliverables.
• Capable of delivering tasks effectively and thoroughly within agreed standard.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

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.

INCO: Cushman & Wakefield About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: Cushman & Wakefield About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other.

Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.