Job Title
Assistant Surveyor - Portfolio Management
Job Description Summary
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Portfolio Management team in Birmingham. This role will support our team within IPM, assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for one of our large clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Portfolio Management Team with the delivery of day-to-day property management matters
- Prepare applications for consent on behalf of occupier clients with limited supervision
- Support the client in delivering managed exits, liaising with third parties (FM & Solicitors) with limited supervision
- Liaise with C&W’s internal Accounts Team on the payment of rents and service charges
- Liaise with the Property Administration Team regarding database changes and invoice authorisation
- Liaise with landlords and third parties on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate
- Provide regular communication to clients on the progress of key tasks
- Provide reasoned advice and support to clients on property management matters
- Support the Estates Lead with contractual reporting, working with service lines to ensure regular updates are provided
- Where required, undertake basic transactional level activities such as licence renewals, car parking acquisitions, or internal departmental transfer agreements
- Record minutes & actions during monthly face‑to‑face client meetings
- Provide support to the Estates Helpdesk in terms of lease interpretation and liaising with FM suppliers
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 GCSE passes (Grade A*‑C), including Maths and English
- Minimum 1 year of commercial property experience desired
Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of commercial property experience desired
- Experience in property management and knowledge of lease terms
- Good computer literacy including Excel, Word and Outlook, and ability to pick up new software quickly
- Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Good understanding of finance and accounting, specifically property related
- Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and work as part of a team
- High level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
Company: Cushman & Wakefield
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