Senior Surveyor to Associate Director, Occupier Services

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate company is seeking an Estates Surveyor to manage a retail portfolio. Responsibilities include landlord-tenant liaison, oversight of sublets, and performance monitoring. Candidates must have proven lease advisory experience and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lease advisory or property management within commercial property.
• Strong understanding of lease obligations and tenant-landlord relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for landlord and tenant liaison.
• Manage and oversee sublet estates and neighboring party issues.
• Coordinate input from specialist service partners.

Skills

Lease advisory experience

Tenant-landlord relationships

Excellent written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Property management databases

Job description

Our client is a leading player in the commercial real estate sector, delivering strategic solutions to occupiers, investors, and developers across the UK and internationally. With a strong presence across the UK, they provide property services to clients with a diverse range of commercial properties including offices, retail spaces, industrial units, and specialist real estate.

They are currently seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to oversee a varied retail portfolio for one of their key clients. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual looking to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for landlord and tenant liaison, ensuring obligations under lease agreements are upheld and disputes resolved effectively
• Manage and oversee sublet estates, neighbouring party issues, and third-party service coordination
• Coordinate input from specialist service partners, reviewing their reports and ensuring quality assurance
• Lead on performance monitoring of contractors and service providers across the property portfolio
• Support lease advisory and agency matters while maintaining reporting on health, safety, and environmental performance
• Line manage an administrator and contribute to team development and service planning
• Undertake routine inspections and maintain up-to-date property files and client database records

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in lease advisory or property management within commercial property
• Strong understanding of lease obligations and tenant-landlord relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to managing client expectations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with property management databases
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently with a solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

If you are a confident, client-focused professional with a passion for property and strategic estate management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today to take the next step in your career.