Apprentice Management Surveyor

Dubizzle Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in London is seeking a Management Surveyor to oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial properties. The role involves providing specialized advice to landlords and tenants, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting clients in enhancing property value. The position requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to career development. Full training and qualifications provided.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare and life insurance

Gym membership

Generous referral bonus

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to client and tenant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of commercial properties.
• Provide specialist advice to landlords and tenants.
• Arrange and undertake property inspections.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including Health and Safety.
• Support clients on value enhancement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

BSc in Commercial Real Estate

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll be part of a team delivering a full range of property management services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties. A key feature of our programme is early and consistent client exposure—giving you the opportunity to build relationships and develop confidence in real‑world settings from the outset.

You’ll also collaborate closely with our ESG, Facilities Management, Property Accounting, and Building Surveying teams, gaining broad exposure across disciplines. As part of the programme, you’ll earn your IOSH certificate and attend external events and forums.

We offer one pathway:

• 5 Year programme designed to support you in completing a BSc in Commercial Real Estate and the APC to become a chartered Surveyor

This position is full‑time, with on‑the‑job training, complemented by attendance to external events and forums.

Pre-requisites

• 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification

OR

• ·An Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a minimum DD profile or an equivalent qualification & GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification

WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLE

As a Management Surveyor you will oversee the day to day running and management of a varied portfolio of commercial property ranging from retail, office and industrial. You’ll be responsible for providing landlords and tenants specialist advice on things such as lease obligations, repairs, and maintenance works, whilst overseeing the management of rental and other income owed by the tenant. You will be working with the client (landlords) to help enhance the value of their portfolios when required. Our clients are principally large institutional firms (pension funds, insurance companies etc.) and property companies.

Other duties will include:

• Arranging and undertaking property inspections.
• Preparation and administration of service charge expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation including Health and Safety and other regulations.
• Dealing with tenant applications for consent to assign, sublet and alter.
• Provide support and assistance to clients in connection with value enhancement opportunities including rent reviews, lettings and lease renewal programmes.
• Reporting to and working with clients on tenure and physical improvements to properties.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• Enthusiasm and commitment to both client and tenant requirements.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and relationship building.
• Resilience and positive attitude.
• Readiness to take responsibility, act on your own initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Enjoy working in different environments as you will be out on site as well as in the office.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of your training and career development

WHY Workman?

• Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office. The first 6 months you will be required to work in the office full time
• A full‑time contract (35 hours a week)
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Healthcare, life insurance & wellness programme.
• Long service additional holidays, your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year
• Lifestyle benefits to suit you: gym membership, cycle to work, buy and sell holiday to name just a few.
• Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
• Generous referral bonus.

ABOUT Workman LLP

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.

We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector‑specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.

We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets.

For more information on working for Workman please visit
Our People | Workman LLP

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010

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