Surveyor - Estate Management

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Birmingham is looking for a Surveyor in Estate Management. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio for a prominent retail client, ensuring effective communication between landlords and tenants, and driving cost savings initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in estate management and ideally be a member of RICS. This position offers an opportunity to develop strong client relationships and demonstrate expertise in property management, contributing to the firm's growth and best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience in property management.
• Experience in a large practice or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of property management legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio for a large retail client.
• Ensure cost-effective operational running of the client portfolio.
• Provide full property management services to clients.

Skills

General surveying skills

Client relationship management

Networking

Cost savings strategies

Basic IT skills

Education

Degree level estate management qualification

Membership of RICS

Tools

PROLEASE

TRAMPS

PM&A

Job description

Job Title

Surveyor - Estate Management

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Surveyor – Estate Management

Grade - Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

We have a great opportunity for Surveyor within Estate Management to join our team within our Integrated Portfolio Management team, this role will see you assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large retail client. You will provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
• Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
• Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
• For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
• Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements and advising clients of same
• Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
• Delivers innovation by looking for and suggesting new ways to differentiate services
• Identifies solutions that reduce costs for our clients and C&W
• Provide direct and frequent client contact and reporting
• Will stay current in own field and pursue opportunities to demonstrate expertise
• Will actively build relationships and develop strong client relationships
• Will be responsible for supporting and developing talent of colleagues at earlier career level

Qualifications

• Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
• Membership of RICS desired

Knowledge & Experience:

• Indicative 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment
• Rounded experience of general surveying skills – not restricted to a narrow practice area
• An understanding of business development and client relationship management
• Experience in networking and building relationships internally and externally
• A level of experience selling successfully to clients
• Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
• Demonstrable technical competence in property management
• Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
• Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. PROLEASE/TRAMPS/PM&A)

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”