Surveyor - Property & Asset Management

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave options

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Leeds is expanding its Commercial Property and Asset Management team with a Surveyor role. You will contribute to growth, support cross-selling, and manage rents, service charges, and property inspections, working within a close-knit team.

The ideal candidate is recently qualified MRICS, collaborative, and capable of handling deadlines with strong IT skills and a readiness to travel to site and client meetings. Flexible/agile working options available at application stage.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor qualification is expected.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential.
• Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collection of rents and other monies due, including chasing of arrears.
• Assist with service charge budgets and issue invoices following reconciliation.
• Assist in gaining vacant possession of properties, liaising with enforcement agents and solicitors.
• Administration of property insurance including apportionment of premiums and invoices.
• Maintain property inspection schedules and coordinate inspections.
• Deal with rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Identify asset management opportunities and liaise with clients, tenants, and contractors.
• Provide accurate, timely client reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

IT proficiency

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Surveyor to join our Commercial Property and Asset Management team based within our Leeds Office. As a surveyor, you will contribute to the growth of the firm’s Commercial Property and Asset Management team and will help to ensure that all our services are effectively communicated to clients, and staff, to maximise cross selling. This will be a varied role and will suit a recently qualified RICS Chartered Surveyor looking to take on a challenging role.

Based in the heart of Leeds, our office comprises 60 colleagues, and you will be joining a small but growing team of dedicated Property Asset Management professionals. The office offers a friendly and supportive environment where collaboration is encouraged, and there are excellent opportunities to develop your career and progress within the business.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

• Collection of rents and other monies due, including chasing of arrears
• Assist with the preparation of service charge budgets and issue of certificates and additional invoices following service charge reconciliation
• Assist in gaining vacant possession of properties, liaising with enforcement agents and solicitors
• Administration of property insurance including apportionment of premiums, raising and issue of invoices
• Maintaining property inspection schedules, arranging annual and other inspections as necessary
• Deal with basic rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Identify and implementing asset management opportunities
• Liaise as appropriate with clients, tenants, and contractors.
• Provide accurate, timely client reports.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of L&T Act 1954 and other appropriate legislation
• Undertake site visits where necessary to meet contractors and to carry out basic property inspections
• Assist with organising repair and maintenance work, including liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access, and checking that works are completed

What will it take to be successful?

The successful candidate will be ambitious, proactive and motivated to build a successful career within a progressive and forward-thinking firm. You will be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to develop strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients. The ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and deliver to deadlines is essential, alongside the confidence to use your own initiative and work independently when required. Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, is also required. You will be comfortable travelling as part of your role and attending the office on a regular basis.