Senior Surveyor - Property and Asset Management

Carter Jonas Llp; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is looking for a Senior Surveyor to join their Commercial Property and Asset Management team in Cambridge. Responsible for enhancing property value through active asset management, the ideal candidate will be a Chartered Surveyor with substantial experience and a strong understanding of property legislation. This is a unique opportunity for someone eager for long-term career development within a progressive team. The role includes flexible working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave

Group pension

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in property management.
• Strong working knowledge of property legislation.
• Valid driving license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset management opportunities to enhance property value.
• Undertake rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Produce accurate client reports for strategic decisions.

Skills

Chartered Surveyor

Client management

Communication skills

Knowledge of L&T Act 1954

Knowledge of L&T Cov. Act 1995

Education

RICS Chartered Surveyor qualification

Job description

Senior Surveyor - Property and Asset Management

Due to business growth, we are looking for an RICS Chartered Surveyor to join our Commercial Property and Asset Management team based within our Cambridge office. The post holder will be responsible for a varied portfolio and contribute to the growth of the firm’s Commercial Property and Asset Management team in Cambridge, while also helping to strengthen Carter Jonas’ profile. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional seeking a fresh challenge and long-term career development within a growing and forward-thinking team.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

• Driving asset management opportunities that enhance property performance and value
• Undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals
• Conducting property inspections and producing reports
• Supporting the preparation of service charge budgets and reconciliations
• Overseeing rent collection and proactively managing arrears
• Collaborating with client accounting to deliver a best in class service
• Administration of property insurance including premium apportionment and invoicing
• Building strong working relationships with clients, tenants, and contractors
• Producing accurate and timely client reports that inform strategic decisions
• Working with our facilities colleagues to ensure strict H&S compliance of the managed portfolios
• Coordinating and reviewing planned maintenance works
• Assisting with fielding helpdesk enquiries
• Maintaining and utilising our suite of property management and accounting systems

What will it take to be successful?

We are seeking a Chartered Surveyor with significant post qualification experience and good working knowledge of all relevant legislature including L&T Act 1954, L&T Cov. Act 1995. The post holder will have strong client management and communication skills and will have the ability to drive business initiatives forward in a confident and personable manner. The role involves travel so a valid driving license is required.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.