Surveyor - Estate Management

Overview

Job Title: Surveyor - Estate Management

Grade: Surveyor
Location: Birmingham

We have a great opportunity for a Surveyor within Estate Management to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team. This role will assist 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 Cushman & Wakefield, and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.

• To ensure cost effective operational running of the client portfolio/region
• Liaise with clients and 3rd parties (landlords and their agents) to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as 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, advising clients accordingly
• Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
• Deliver innovation by looking for and suggesting new ways to differentiate services
• Identify solutions that reduce costs for clients and Cushman & Wakefield
• Provide direct and frequent client contact and reporting
• Stay current in own field and pursue opportunities to demonstrate expertise
• Actively build relationships and develop strong client relationships
• Support and develop talent of colleagues at earlier career levels

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

• Indicative 2 years post-qualification experience
• Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment
• Broad experience of general surveying skills – not restricted to a narrow practice area
• Understanding of business development and client relationship management
• Experience in networking and building relationships internally and externally
• Experience selling 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)