Surveyor (Commercial Property Management)

CBRE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in London is seeking a Surveyor to manage commercial property activities, ensuring compliance and effective client relations. The role involves conducting property inspections and attending client meetings, requiring strong interpersonal and IT skills. The ideal candidate should have property management qualifications and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of property management legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of lease structures and related legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage property transitions and compliance actions.
• Conduct property inspections and prepare reports.
• Attend client meetings and ensure follow-up actions.

Skills

RICS qualified

Excellent interpersonal skills

IT software (Word, Excel)

Education

Professional qualification in property management

Job description

Surveyor - Commercial Property Management (London Metropolitan)

Surveyor (Commercial Property Management)

Job ID

233067

Posted

29-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Property Management

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working.

Role Purpose

Managing your own workload to deliver all property management activity, as listed in the key responsibilities below. This is a commercial property management role, reporting to an Associate Director and the client’s asset management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the transition of clients/properties in and out of CBRE management

• Compliance relating to sites under their control, taking action or escalating any issues relating to non-compliance

• Carry out property inspections

• Ensuring that all necessary insurance valuations are undertaken, providing accurate insurance data to brokers for renewal and ensuring that all insurance premiums are recharged to tenants

• Taking the appropriate action in response to any legal notice received in relation to a managed property

• Preparing data for client meetings in conjunction with their line manager

• Attending client meetings, ensure recording of minutes and carrying out of actions arising

• Ensure rent demands are raised accurately and on time

• Ensure credit control targets are met for rent and service charge collections

• Ensure client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued to clients in accordance with agreed timescales, subject to approval by line manager

• Ensure all tenant application fee invoices are raised and paid promptly

• Review and obtain approval of service charge budgets, alongside on-site facilities teams

• Review service charge cash flows and budgets monthly/quarterly subject to client requirements

• Approve service charge year end reconciliations in accordance with RICS guidelines / client instruction

• Identify and progress opportunities for cross-selling activities

• Arranging and chairing occupier meetings and occupier liaison meetings on a regular basis

• Ensure recording of minutes of occupier meetings and 1-2-1 meetings are completed within 5 working days and carrying out all actions arising

• Take appropriate action for all forthcoming diary / lease events

• Identify opportunities for providing additional services to clients and put proposals to line manager

• Review tenant applications and prepare client recommendations for approval by line manager

• Be fully conversant with, and adhere to, the rules and procedures contained in the Company’s FCA Insurance Business Compliance Manual

• Explore opportunities for new business generation and be an effective presenter

Person Specification/Requirements

• Preferably RICS qualified

• Constantly updating knowledge of legislation relating to property management, in order to manage the portfolio effectively and to make recommendations to the client

• Able to build and maintain colleague and client relationships

• Understand and grow knowledge of a client’s investment objectives

• Able to recognise opportunities for selling additional services to clients

• Able to build and maintain tenant / customer relationships

• Understand the principles of lease structure and be able to read and understand a lease

• Understand the principles of turnover rent and able to read and understand a turnover rent clauses

• Be able to apply legal principles of tenant applications for consent and the processes to be followed

• Apply the principles of service charge management to ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements including the terms of the lease

• Understand VAT, banking and credit control methods

• Understand and apply all CBRE procedures relating to work activities

• Able to use IT software such as Word, Excel and other databases

• Understand and use industry / CBRE specific IT applications

• Able to contribute to team and department business plans

• Able to work as part of a team, supporting other team members and recognising the work of others

• Build and maintain relationships with other parts of the wider CBRE service lines

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met

• Maintains a positive attitude towards routine tasks and workload

• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail

• Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team

• Confident and assertive where required

• Sociable and outgoing

• Flexible approach to work

• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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