Job Title

Senior Surveyor - Occupier Management

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Senior Surveyor - Occupier Management
Location: Birmingham 

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team, here in Birmingham.

As a Senior Surveyor you will assist in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large government client. The role will see the individual provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.  

Core Responsibilities:

•    To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
•    Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
•    Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
•    For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
•    Manage exit strategies for freehold and leasehold properties being vacated
•    Provide reasoned strategic advice to clients on lease events where required
•    Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements (to include inspections) and advising clients of same
•    Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
•    Delivers innovation by looking for and suggesting new ways to differentiate services
•    Identifies solutions that reduce costs for our clients and C&W
•    Provide direct and frequent client contact and reporting
•    Will stay current in own field and pursue opportunities to demonstrate expertise
•    Will actively build relationships and develop strong client relationships
•    Will be responsible for supporting and developing talent of colleagues at earlier career level

Qualifications

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

Knowledge & Experience:

•    Indicative 2 years post qualification experience
•    General practice background for either a corporate, public sector or private practice (for more senior roles)
•    Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment 
•    Rounded experience of general surveying skills – not restricted to a narrow practice area
•    An understanding of business development and client relationship management
•    Experience in networking and building relationships internally and externally
•    A level of experience selling successfully to clients
•    Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
•    Demonstrable technical competence in property management
•    Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
•    Property management / general practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice
•    Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. TRAMPS/PM&A)

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”