CBRE
Senior Surveyor (Property Management - London Metropolitan)
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Senior Surveyor - Property Management, London Metropolitan Team
Full time, permanent with hybrid working
To be a part of the London Metropolitan Team, which sits as part of the wider London regional property management team, in a client-focussed role ensuring accurate and timely delivery of service and achievement of Key Performance Indicators within the department. Acting for our key clients, this is an exciting and demanding role for a commercially minded and highly professional, organised individual.
CBRE are looking for an exceptional Senior Surveyor to join our team dealing with the management of assets owned by our high profile investment management clients. You would be joining an established team managing commercial properties across a range of asset classes and located throughout London and South East England. The role will involve a high degree of autonomy and regular meetings with the clients.
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-focused 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 reports for distribution to the Client, ensuring client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued 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.
- Supporting our clients' ESG strategies and working with internal and external specialists on delivery.
- Engaging in occupier meetings and initiatives
- Review of tenant applications and prepare client recommendations
- Liaison with retained property lawyers
- Drive performance and adherence with our KPIs and support delivery of our market-leading service.
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Person Specification/Requirements
- Relevant property/real estate degree with relevant property management experience
- MRICS preferred but would consider candidates working toward their APC and/or with suitable industry experience.
- 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
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Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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