Surveyor - Flex (Leasing and Occupier)

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in London is seeking a proactive Flex Leasing specialist to win and manage relationships with landlord and operator clients in the London Flex market. You will create compelling marketing materials, drive viewings, and help grow CBRE’s instruction base.

Ideal candidates are strong communicators with a natural network and negotiation instincts, capable of building long-term client relationships and contributing to team targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong, confident communication skills with a polished phone manner.
• Naturally builds networks and relationships with landlords, agents and operators.
• Commercially minded with negotiation instincts and a drive to win and close deals.
• Excellent knowledge of London real estate markets or willingness to develop it quickly.
• Computer literacy including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Win and manage relationships with landlord and operator clients in the London Flex market.
• Create compelling marketing materials and ensure properties are well represented online and offline.
• Proactively contact agents and occupiers to secure viewings and drive transactions.
• Provide regular market intelligence and price guidance to landlords.
• Advise on Flex vs traditional leases, costs, and durations.
• Negotiate and close Flex transactions and contribute to team targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Negotiation

London knowledge

MS Office

Education

MRICS qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

CBRE is the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm, with offices across the globe and almost 2,500 employees in the UK alone. In Central London, CBRE advises on more commercial property than any other firm.

About The Role

CBRE is the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm, with offices across the globe and almost 2,500 employees in the UK alone. In Central London, CBRE advises on more commercial property than any other firm. The Flex team sits within CBRE’s Advisory and Transactions business and is the recognised market leader in London flexible office space. In H1 2026, the Leasing business performed 32% above budget and hit 2026 target by the end of Q3.. The Occupier team is on track to transact 125 deals in 2026, up from 91 in 2024. Joining now means joining a team at the top of its game, in a market that is only getting bigger.

What You’ll Do

Flex Leasing – Primary Focus

• Win and manage relationships with landlord and operator clients, actively growing CBRE’s instruction base across the London Flex market.
• Create compelling marketing materials and ensure instructed properties are represented effectively across the Flex website and other channels.
• Proactively contact and encourage agents and occupiers to view instructed buildings, securing viewings and driving transaction momentum.
• Update landlord clients with regular market intelligence, comparable evidence, and pipeline progress.
• Advise clients on the differences between Flex licences and traditional leases, including a comparison of true costs and duration.
• Develop a deep understanding of market pricing and provide commercially grounded, evidence-based advice.
• Negotiate and close Flex leasing transactions on behalf of landlord and operator clients.
• Contribute to team fee targets and play an active role in business development across the wider market.
• Create and maintain property interest schedules and transaction records.

Flex Occupier – Supporting Role

• Develop a working knowledge of the London Flex occupier market, including operators, Landlord Tenant Ready products, and pricing.
• Support the Occupier team in managing and converting inbound leads and requirements as needed.
• Attend building viewing tours with occupier clients and assist in advising on product suitability.
• Provide advice on the suitability of Flex versus traditional leases to occupier clients.

General

• Actively contribute to key client relationship teams across CBRE.
• Build and maintain a growing network of contacts across the agency, operator, and landlord communities.
• Develop a professional, proactive approach to client care and business development.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

What You’ll Need

We are looking for someone with genuine energy and ambition – a natural business developer who thrives on client relationships, is driven to close deals, and wants to build a long-term career in one of the most exciting segments of the London property market. The leasing environment rewards those who are proactive, persistent, and personable, and that is exactly who we want.

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong, confident communication skills – both written and verbal, with a polished and persuasive phone manner.
• A natural networker and relationship builder, comfortable engaging with landlords, agents, and operators at all levels.
• Commercially minded, with good negotiation instincts and a genuine hunger to win and close deals.
• Excellent knowledge of London, or a demonstrable willingness to develop it quickly.
• Computer literate, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple instructions and priorities simultaneously.
• MRICS qualified or working towards qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Person Specification

• Gregarious, personable, and confident – someone who builds rapport naturally and makes clients feel valued from the very first conversation.
• Genuinely motivated and ambitious, with a clear desire to build a long-term career at CBRE and be a serious player in the Flex leasing market.
• Proactive and self-starting – someone who does not wait to be told, who generates their own momentum and takes ownership of their client relationships.
• Resilient and determined, with the ability to maintain energy and positivity in a fast-paced, competitive market.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong sense of professionalism in all client-facing situations.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting the Occupier team alongside their core leasing responsibilities.
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all client commitments and deadlines are met.

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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