Senior Surveyor – Commercial Property Management
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join its market-leading Property Management team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious portfolio of commercial assets on behalf of institutional investors while working within a collaborative, ambitious and highly respected team.
The successful candidate will manage complex property management instructions, develop long-term client relationships and mentor junior colleagues, whilst delivering an exceptional standard of service across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for Asset Managers, developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
- Provide strategic advice on a wide range of commercial property management matters.
- Deliver commercially focused solutions that support client investment objectives.
- Build credibility through excellent service and technical expertise.
Lease & Property Management
- Manage complex occupier applications including assignments, sublettings, licences to alter and other lease events.
- Ensure occupiers comply with lease obligations and recommend solutions where breaches occur.
- Advise on landlord and tenant legislation and collaborate with legal and building consultancy teams where appropriate.
- Resolve property management issues that could impact asset value.
Financial Management
- Work closely with the accounts team to oversee cash flow, budgeting and financial performance across the portfolio.
- Assist with debt management and arrears recovery.
- Ensure occupier accounts and financial records remain accurate.
- Manage purchase orders, supplier invoices and financial reporting.
- Monitor utilities, turnover and commercial income streams where applicable.
Service Charge Management
- Prepare and manage service charge budgets and year-end reconciliations in accordance with the RICS Professional Statement.
- Respond confidently to occupier queries regarding service charges.
- Review apportionments, landlord liabilities and occupier caps.
- Work proactively to minimise void costs and maximise operational efficiency.
Property Operations
- Carry out regular inspections across the portfolio, ensuring assets are maintained to an exceptional standard.
- Produce comprehensive inspection reports and action plans.
- Oversee property mobilisations, disposals and transition processes.
- Coordinate major works projects alongside facilities managers and consultants.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and statutory obligations.
- Support insurance renewals and oversee claims where required.
Leadership & Mentoring
- Lead complex property management initiatives with confidence and autonomy.
- Mentor and support Surveyors, Graduates and Assistant Property Managers.
- Share technical knowledge and encourage professional development across the team.
- Act as a senior technical resource for colleagues.
About You
You’ll be an experienced commercial property professional with a strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters, service charge management and client relationship management.
Ideally you’ll have:
- MRICS qualification (preferred).
- Significant commercial property management experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial leases and Landlord & Tenant legislation.
- Excellent financial and service charge management skills.
- Experience managing institutional client portfolios.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- The confidence to mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing success of the wider team.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading commercial property consultancies, managing a high-profile Central London portfolio on behalf of prestigious institutional clients. You’ll enjoy genuine autonomy, excellent career progression, exposure to complex commercial assets, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most respected property professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sam Jefferson
07917 042 950
Sam@varnomross.co.uk
I’m a specialist General Practice property recruiter with over 10 years’ experience. If this role isn’t quite right but you’d like to explore your options, I’d be very happy to have a confidential conversation.
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