Senior Surveyor - Associate Director/Data Centres

CBRE UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their expanding Capital Markets team in London. The role involves managing investment brokerage work, preparing financial analyses, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have MRICS qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. CBRE offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• MRICS qualification is essential.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy workload and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Prepare cash-flows and financial analyses for investment opportunities.
• Engage with target clients and assist in report preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive attitude

Technical competence

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Purpose

Data centres are the fastest growing sector in real estate as data has become the most important commodity on the planet. CBRE’s data centre team is highly regarded, having carried out some of the most high-profile transactions in the market for major global corporates. Our rapidly expanding Capital Markets team has advised on over €2.3bn of data centre real estate transactions in the past 4 years, including numerous M&A transactions across countries such as France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Germany, and the UK.

We are looking for a Senior Surveyor to join our growing team as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will:

• Manage a busy workload
• Provide strategic advice to clients
• Manage workstreams independently
• Have experience working on investment deals
• Previous data centre experience is not mandatory

What you will be doing:

• Assisting Senior Director and Director in investment brokerage work
• Preparing cash-flows and financial analyses; income analysis and residual appraisals for investment opportunities
• Preparing investment sales collateral including Information Memorandums, teasers, and pitch documents
• Managing workstreams and meeting deadlines
• Engaging with target clients
• Assisting in report preparation and client advice
• Collaborating with market peers and CBRE specialist teams
• Handling high-profile instructions and taking on increased responsibilities

What you will need:

• MRICS qualification
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive attitude; capable of working autonomously and within a team
• Confidence and assertiveness
• Discretion and professionalism
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Technical competence (e.g., basic cash flow understanding)
• Proven transaction management skills
• Willingness to travel across Europe
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Working at CBRE

Joining CBRE means access to global resources and support, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. We offer challenging work, fast-paced projects, continuous learning opportunities, and industry-leading tools and training.

Our culture is built on the RISE values, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, safety, and wellbeing. We believe diverse perspectives enhance our work and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every requirement. Learn more about life at CBRE on our website.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with over 140,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including facilities management, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, valuation, leasing, consulting, sales, mortgage, and development. Visit us at www.cbre.com.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. For accommodation information during recruitment, visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations. We value diverse perspectives and welcome all applications.