Senior Surveyor / Associate Director

Beach Baker; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus and benefits

Career progression

Supportive culture

Mentoring junior team members

Job summary

Beach Baker is recruiting for a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director to lead a Cambridge commercial property management portfolio. You will manage relationships with investors, property companies and occupiers, driving performance and value across diverse asset types.

The role combines portfolio management, client relationship development and team involvement, with clear progression to senior leadership and a collaborative working culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within commercial property management
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters
• Experience working with investor, property company or occupier clients
• Good knowledge of service charges, budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and client relationships effectively
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• MRICS qualification preferred, although strong non-chartered candidates will be considered

Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive property management service across a commercial portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, occupiers and professional advisers
• Provide strategic advice to clients on operational and management matters
• Prepare and present regular client reports and portfolio updates
• Monitor income collection, arrears management and tenant performance
• Oversee service charge budgets, expenditure and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Undertake property inspections and identify opportunities to enhance asset performance
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including licences, consents and lease-related queries
• Support transactional activity including acquisitions, disposals and portfolio transitions
• Work alongside colleagues across other commercial property disciplines
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client retention activities
• Support and mentor junior surveyors within the team

Job description

Senior Surveyor / Associate Director - Commercial Property Management
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Beach Baker is delighted to be partnering with a well-established commercial property consultancy to recruit a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director into their Cambridge Property Management team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded business with a strong presence in the market and a diverse range of commercial property instructions. The successful individual will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio while working closely with investors, property companies and occupiers across a range of asset types.

The role offers a combination of portfolio management, client relationship development and wider team involvement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Associate Director looking for a fresh challenge.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director, you will take ownership of a commercial property portfolio and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring assets are managed effectively and aligned with wider investment objectives.

You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality service while identifying opportunities to enhance value and occupier satisfaction across the portfolio.

This position would suit an experienced Senior Surveyor looking for a clear route into Associate Director level, or an established Associate Director looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and well-established property consultancy.

Why Join?

• Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio on behalf of established clients
• Work closely with investors, property companies and asset managers
• Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Genuine scope for progression and career development
• High level of autonomy and direct client interaction
• Opportunity to mentor and support junior team members
• Collaborative and well-resourced working environment
• Opportunity to build your profile within the Cambridge commercial property market
• Join a business with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive property management service across a commercial portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, occupiers and professional advisers
• Provide strategic advice to clients on operational and management matters
• Prepare and present regular client reports and portfolio updates
• Monitor income collection, arrears management and tenant performance
• Oversee service charge budgets, expenditure and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Undertake property inspections and identify opportunities to enhance asset performanceManage landlord and tenant matters, including licences, consents and lease-related queries
• Support transactional activity including acquisitions, disposals and portfolio transitions
• Work alongside colleagues across other commercial property disciplines
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client retention activities
• Support and mentor junior surveyors within the team

About You

• Proven experience within commercial property management
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters
• Experience working with investor, property company or occupier clients
• Good knowledge of service charges, budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and client relationships effectively
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• MRICS qualification preferred, although strong non-chartered candidates will be considered