Senior Surveyor (Central London - Commercial Property Management)

Senior Surveyor

Central London - Commercial Property Management

Role Purpose

To be a part of the Property Management Central London Team (CLT) in a client focussed role ensuring accurate and timely delivery of service and achievement of Key Performance Indicators within the department. Acting for one of our top fee earning global clients this is an exciting and demanding role for a commercially minded and highly professional individual.

CBRE are looking for an exceptional Senior Surveyor to join our team dealing with the management of a prestigious and growing portfolio. You would be joining a team managing prestigious and landmark buildings in Central London together with close liaison with our client specific investment team, asset management team and senior leadership teams.

People are what make our service special and we therefore invest considerable time in development and training. With access to CBRE’s International platform and Global Best Practices you will have the opportunity learn from some of the best property managers in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Key role in the client focussed surveying team
• Analytical budgeting and reporting directly to the fund
• Participate in departmental strategies/projects and departmental business development activities
• Ensure the effective transition of client/properties on acquisition and sale of assets
• Working with our FM team and building managers taking the necessary action to ensure all sites are fully compliant with legislative and procedural requirements
• Undertake regular property inspections and prepare report for distribution to the Client, ensuring client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued to in accordance with agreed timescales
• Approve data published in management reports and attend client meetings
• Ensure tight financial management of rents, service charges and insurance premiums ensuring all management and ad-hoc fee invoices are raised in accordance with contracts and paid promptly
• Close liaison with our dedicated Asset Management and Investment teams in line with strategy and project works
• Review and approve service charge budgets incorporating PPM works and/or recommendations as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Review service charge cash flow and review budget v expenditure regularly in conjunction with the facilities managers.
• Review and approve service charge reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Engaging in occupier meetings and initiatives
• Review of tenant applications and prepare client recommendations
• Liaison with retained property lawyers

Person Specification/Requirements

• Ability to build and maintain effective and long term relationships both internal and external to CBRE, including with our valued clients
• Experience and knowledge of law relating to property management in order to make informed recommendations and strategic decision-making
• Strong Landlord and tenant knowledge contributing to lease advisory decision-making
• Forward thinking and proactive
• An experience/understanding of VAT, banking and financial control
• Ability to use standard IT software such as Word, Excel and knowledge of accounting/information databases such as Tramps (training on Tramps can be provided if not already a familiar user)
• Have the ability to supervise and develop team members
• Excellent presentation skills

We believe in dynamic and different approaches in building effective teams and excellent client care. This role is no exception and a successful candidate will be energetic and professional with the opportunity to deliver excellent client care and results. This is an important role working in a focussed team but together with the wider resources of the firm for one of our highly valued and longstanding clients.

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.