Shepherd Commercial
Commercial Surveyor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Commercial Surveyor
Commercial Surveyor – Solihull (Full-Time)
About Shepherd Commercial
Shepherd Commercial is an independent firm of commercial property consultants and management agents, established in 2005 and based in the West Midlands, operating from Solihull and Birmingham. The firm specialises in a full range of commercial property matters, including:
- Sales and lettings
- Valuations, acquisitions & disposals
- Lease renewals & rent reviews
- Property management (rent collection, service charge administration, monitoring repairs)
- Tenant obligation enforcement
- Business rating advice (appeals, repair notices)
- Heads of terms & lease documentation
With a long-standing reputation for quality, professionalism, and trustworthiness, Shepherd Commercial delivers tailored solutions for both landlords and tenants across the Midlands and beyond.
The Role
The Commercial Surveyor will work on-site in Solihull as a full-time senior consultant, contributing to the effective management and consultancy of commercial property portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves a wide range of property advisory and management tasks, including:
✔ Site visits & inspections – Conducting physical valuations, measurements, and condition reports on commercial properties for sale, lease, or management. ✔ Client advisory work – Advising on sales, lettings, acquisitions, and disposals, including drafting and negotiating heads of terms and lease documentation. ✔ Lease & tenancy management –
- Supporting lease renewals and rent reviews
- Assisting with tenant risk assessments and eviction processes
- Administering rent collection and enforcing tenant obligations ✔ Property management –
- Overseeing service charge administration, repairs, and maintenance for single- and multi-tenanted properties
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, fire, and legal obligations ✔ Business rate advisory –
- Providing rating advice and assisting with appeals
- Preparing rating notices and notices of prospective assessment ✔ Record keeping & compliance –
- Maintaining accurate property portfolios, leases, and client records
- Ensuring adherence to UK commercial property legislation (Midlands focus) ✔ Team collaboration –
- Working closely with property consultants, solicitors, and development teams
- Supporting clients (landlords & tenants) with proactive property solutions
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
✨ Lease and valuation expertise – Strong ability to carry out valuations, inspections, and condition reports. ✨ Lease advisory experience – Drafting, negotiating, and renegotiating leases, including heads of terms, rent reviews, and tenant consultations. ✨ Property management skills – Proven knowledge of rent collection, service charge plans, repair enforcement, and tenant risk management. ✨ Rating experience – Confident in handling business rates assessments, appeals, and related notices. ✨ Reporting & record-keeping – High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and proficiency in word processing and data analysis. ✨ UK commercial property markets – solid understanding of the Midlands region, current trends, and local legislation. ✨ Self-motivation & travel – Valid full UK driving licence and willingness to assess properties and meet clients on-site.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Preferred Considerations
🔹 Qualifications – RICS-accredited degree (e.g., BSc Surveying) or equivalent; MRICS or CSP progress considered a plus. 🔹 Technical software – Experience with property management, valuation software (e.g., Landmark, TDDS), and market analytics tools is advantageous. 🔹 Industry experience – Direct 3+ years in commercial surveying or management with Midlands-focused work highly desirable. 🔹 Soft skills – Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills