Senior Surveyor - Lease Advisory

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

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their Lease Advisory team. This role involves advising diverse clients on leasing solutions, managing projects, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rent reviews, lease renewals, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment in London and the opportunity to coach junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in leasing, statutory 1954 Act lease renewals or rent reviews.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• High level of IT proficiency and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as main contact on projects.
• Support business development through pitches and presentations.
• Provide technical input and solutions on leases and transactions.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver client assignments.

Skills

General practice background

Strong technical knowledge in rent reviews

Business development and client relationship management

Effective communicator

Commercial awareness

High-quality report writing

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of real estate legislation

Education

Degree-level qualification; MRICS preferred

Job description

Overview

Senior Surveyor - Lease Advisory

London Offices, Cushman & Wakefield. We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our Lease Advisory team in Cushman & Wakefield’s market-leading London Offices department. The role is wide ranging from traditional rent reviews and lease renewals to tactical asset management including regears, lease re-structuring and related consultancy assignments.

This position will involve providing professional advice to a variety of clients from large multi-national occupiers to independent landlords. You will have the opportunity to work independently, delivering client advice and negotiating leasing solutions, and in support of instructions managed by senior members of the team or as part of a multi-skilled team incorporating capital markets, lease disposal or tenant representation expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as main contact on projects
• Support business development through pitches, presentations, and identifying new opportunities
• Provide technical input and solutions on leases and transactions
• Collaborate across teams to deliver client assignments and generate new instructions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure full service delivery
• Gather and respond to client feedback
• Identify cross-selling opportunities
• Manage budgets and billing for client accounts
• Use systems to support cash flow and profitability
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and professional standards
• Coach junior team members
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of case law and complete CPD requirements

Skills & Experience

• General practice background for either a corporate or private practice, preference for experience in role that included experience in at least one of leasing, statutory 1954 Act lease renewals or rent reviews
• Strong technical knowledge in rent reviews and lease renewals
• Business development and client relationship management experience
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Commercial awareness and financial understanding
• High-quality report writing and IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of real estate legislation and case law
• Degree-level qualification; MRICS preferred