Surveyor – Property Management

Job Title

Surveyor – Property Management

Job Description Summary

Cushman and Wakefield are looking for a Property Management Surveyor to join their team in Leeds. In this role you will ensure a high level of professionalism and foster positive relationships with tenants and clients.
You will be responsible for the delivery of cost-effective management of client properties in accordance with legislation and industry leading practices. To coordinate activity between the client and tenants, ensure compliance under the terms of the occupational leases and enhance the value of the asset through a structured programme of maintenance and development.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Management information and reporting – to prepare management reports in accordance with clients’ requirements including analysis and explanation of client accounting aspects.

Tenant liaison – to distribute tenant circulars and other property related correspondence. To address other tenant queries attached to the lease, service charge and other issues associated with the tenancy.

To organise and chair tenants’ meetings on a regular basis to address problems.

Tenancy changes – to keep onsite management teams advised of any tenancy changes (new lettings, expiries of lease, recovery of rent, etc).

Client accounting – to approve client statements, demands, reconciliations, payments/credits and other financial reporting.

Rent collection – to be accountable for delivering pre-agreed collection targets for rent, service charge and other monies.

Service charge – to be accountable for issuing the service charge budget for each property to the tenants.

Budgets – to prepare and monitor non-recoverable spend and capital expenditure.

Client relationship management – to update and grow an accurate client database and to maintain professional diaries and tenancy schedules.

Lease requirements – to ensure that operational decisions comply with the terms of occupational leases and meet with the clients investment objectives.

Property inspection – undertake regular inspections of all assets under the individual’s management.

Property management fees – to identify and develop opportunities for increasing revenue to C&W and the client. To monitor work in progress, raise fees etc.

People & Teams – Keep own knowledge of property management, including relevant case law up to date. Proactively undertake formal developmental activities to broaden experience and knowledge. Achieve annual objectives set within performance review and actively engage in the review process.

Relationships – to develop and maintain positive and client-focused relationships with landlord, investors, external asset managers, tenants and occupiers. To work in partnership with onsite management teams.

Key experience and skills

• Property management experience essential
• Specialist knowledge as applicable, ie, retail, single and multi-tenancy, investment portfolios and “trophy” buildings
• At least 1 year of real estate property management or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Commercial awareness from qualification and/or experience
• RICS or equivalent level Property Management qualification desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading team as a Surveyor, with clear progression to Senior Surveyor level and opportunities to increase your real estate knowledge whilst working for an ever growing, global consultancy.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.