Senior Surveyor (Commercial Property Management)

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This position is full time, permanent and hybrid based in London.

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

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations