Senior Surveyor

cw; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Surveyor in London to protect and enhance client assets through proactive property management and active stakeholder engagement. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, deliver regular reports, and drive value through efficient operations and strategic decision-making.

The role requires experience in landlord/tenant matters, lease administration, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Proven property management experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters and service charge management.
• Experience preparing client reports, budgets, and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring assets are operated efficiently and in line with client objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, investors, occupiers, asset managers and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver management reports with clear analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee tenant liaison, including lease enquiries, alterations, assignments, and subletting requests.
• Manage rent, service charge, and other income collections to targets.
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets and reconciliations.
• Ensure lease obligations compliance and support landlord/tenant requirements.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify opportunities for asset improvement.
• Collaborate with facilities teams to maintain health and safety compliance and company procedures.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental plans for properties.
• Monitor contractor performance and contribute to procurement and contracts.

Skills

Property management

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting and budgeting

Lease administration

Education

RICS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Senior Surveyor

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Join Cushman & Wakefield's Asset Services team and play a key role in delivering exceptional property management services across a diverse commercial property portfolio. As a Senior Surveyor, you will be responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of client assets through effective property management, strong stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of industry-leading service standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional looking to manage high-profile assets while building lasting client and occupier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring assets are operated efficiently and in line with client objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, occupiers, asset managers, and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver management reports, providing clear analysis and recommendations.

• Oversee tenant liaison activities, including lease-related enquiries, alterations, assignments, and subletting requests.

• Manage rent, service charge, and other income collection processes, working to achieve agreed collection targets.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage service charge budgets, reconciliations, and non-recoverable expenditure.

• Ensure compliance with lease obligations and support the delivery of landlord and tenant requirements.

• Conduct regular property inspections and identify opportunities to enhance asset performance.

• Collaborate with facilities management teams to maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.

• Support sustainability initiatives, including the development and implementation of property-specific environmental plans.

• Monitor contractor performance and contribute to procurement and contract management activities.

• Identify opportunities to add value for clients while maximising fee income and service delivery standards.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven property management experience within a commercial real estate environment.

• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters, service charge management, and lease administration.

• Experience preparing client reports, budgets, and financial information.

• Knowledge of multi-let commercial properties, investment portfolios, retail assets, or similar property sectors.

• Experience managing property portfolios is desirable.

• Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver excellent service to clients and occupiers.

Qualifications and Education

• RICS qualification, or an equivalent property management qualification, is desirable.

• Relevant professional property management experience will also be considered.

• Continued professional development and commitment to industry best practice are advantageous.

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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