Senior Surveyor

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Surveyor responsible for managing the Property Management staff and overseeing a significant property portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of real estate property management experience and strong financial acumen. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, preparing reports, and resolving tenant relations issues. This role operates in a professional environment with a focus on leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate property management or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct property management business and lead the Property Management staff.
• Oversee preparation of reports and annual budget.
• Ensure contract compliance with third-party owners.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Customer Focus

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business
• Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy
• Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals
• Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process
• Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds
• Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash
• Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement
• Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead
• Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting
• Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction
• Perform regular property inspections with staff
• Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Customer Focus
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Leadership Skills
5. Teamwork Orientation
6. Time Management Skills
7. Financial Acumen

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of real estate property management or related experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation
• Possess real estate license
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations
• Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors
• Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.