Senior Surveyor

Cowiesburn; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Income protection

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Workplace Wellness Support Services

Job summary

Cowiesburn, a Scottish-based property management firm expanding into North West England and the Midlands, seeks a confident Senior Surveyor to lead client relationships across a diverse property portfolio.

This home-based role requires regular travel to client sites within the regions and occasional fully expensed travel to Edinburgh head office. A driving licence and access to a car are essential, with a car allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial property experience and strong client service focus.
• Up-to-date knowledge of property management law to provide credible advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with clients, tenants, and contractors.
• Manage commercial, industrial, and retail properties.
• Advise on rent reviews, lease events, dilapidations, maintenance, and arrears.
• Prepare client reports and service charge budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and reconcile service charge accounts.
• Coordinate property inspections and required works; support safety compliance.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client relationship management

Travel-ready

Independent working

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you an experienced property professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a growing company? At Cowiesburn, we’re a Scottish-based property management firm and we’re expanding into new geographical areas. We’re also a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and tenants. Our values of Respect, Integrity, Professionalism and Dependability are at the heart of our culture and guide everything we do.

We’re looking for a confident and proactive Senior Surveyor to join our Property Management team and help establish our presence across North West England and the Midlands. This home-based role involves regular travel to client sites across these regions, as well as occasional, fully expensed travel to our head office in Edinburgh. A driving licence and access to a car are therefore essential; a car allowance will be provided.

The opportunity

This varied, hands-on role offers the chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and retail properties and play a leading role in establishing Cowiesburn’s presence across these regions. You’ll have a genuine opportunity to help make this expansion a success, build strong local relationships and pave the way for future growth. Working closely with colleagues across Property Management and Facilities Management, you’ll gain broad experience and excellent opportunities to develop your career as the company grows.

What you’ll be doing

• Building positive relationships with clients, tenants and contractors and acting as the main day-to-day contact for clients.
• Managing commercial, industrial and retail properties.
• Advising on rent reviews, lease events, dilapidations, maintenance and arrears.
• Preparing client reports and service charge budgets.
• Monitoring expenditure and reconciling service charge accounts.
• Carrying out property inspections and coordinating required works.
• Supporting health, safety, fire and maintenance compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance asset value and expand client services.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external advisers.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring relevant commercial property experience, strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to excellent client service. You’ll be a clear communicator who is comfortable managing competing priorities, working remotely and taking ownership and responsibility for delivering results.

You'll also have:

• Demonstrable and meaningful industry experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and up to date industry knowledge of law relating to property management to be able to give credible advice, recommendations and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong presentation skills.
• Proactive, solutions focused approach with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others as required.
• Resilient with composure to deliver effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.
• The flexibility to travel regularly throughout North West England and the Midland.
• MRICS status and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
  

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company where your ideas, expertise and contribution will be valued. You will become part of a supportive, collaborative team while working with a diverse and interesting property portfolio.

You’ll also enjoy:

• The flexibility of an autonomous home-based role
• A competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave per year
• Your birthday off
• Income protection
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace Wellness Support Services