Sr. Commercial Property Surveyor

London Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
As a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor, you'll oversee the management and valuation of commercial properties in London. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining and enhancing the value of the property portfolio.
  • Senior Commercial Property Surveyor
  • Commercial Property Management, Asset Management & Lease Renewals

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned property business with a diverse commercial and mixed-use portfolio located predominantly across London, with additional holdings throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The portfolio includes a mixture of commercial assets, mixed-use developments, hotels, residential investments, redevelopment opportunities, and income-producing properties.Following an upcoming senior team change, they are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Surveyor to take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key role in the ongoing management, performance, and strategic development of their property assets.This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Surveyor, Estate Surveyor, General Practice Surveyor, Asset Manager, Property Manager, or Chartered Surveyor seeking a long-term career opportunity within a small but highly influential team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and receive direct mentorship from the CEO, including APC support where required.

Job Description

  • Lead the management of a diverse commercial and mixed-use property portfolio across England, Wales, and Scotland.
  • Oversee all day-to-day landlord and tenant matters across multiple income-producing assets.
  • Manage lease renewals, rent reviews, lease assignments, licences, and other occupational transactions.
  • Negotiate lease terms and provide strategic advice to maximise asset performance and rental income.
  • Monitor tenancy compliance and ensure obligations under lease agreements are effectively managed.
  • Prepare, review, and manage annual service charge budgets and reconciliations.
  • Work closely with occupiers to ensure effective communication and positive landlord-tenant relationships.
  • Oversee void properties and support strategies for re-letting, redevelopment, or alternative use opportunities.
  • Support redevelopment projects, planning applications, and refurbishment programmes across the portfolio.
  • Assist with asset management initiatives aimed at enhancing value and long-term investment performance.
  • Coordinate and manage external consultants including solicitors, agents, surveyors, contractors, and managing agents.
  • Monitor major works projects, planned investment programmes, and capital expenditure initiatives.
  • Ensure properties are maintained in accordance with statutory obligations and landlord responsibilities.
  • Manage insurance-related property matters, including claims, renewals, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee contractor performance and ensure works are delivered to agreed standards, budgets, and programmes.
  • Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and commercial property regulations.
  • Identify and manage property-related risks across the portfolio.
  • Produce management reports, forecasts, budgets, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic advice on property acquisitions, disposals, development opportunities, and investment decisions where required.
  • Line manage and support an Assistant Surveyor, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development support.
  • Work collaboratively with senior leadership to support the long-term growth and performance of the property portfolio.
  • Undertake occasional travel across the UK portfolio, including infrequent visits to Wales and Scotland.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree qualified in Real Estate, Property Management, Estate Management, Surveying, or a related discipline.
  • MRICS Chartered Surveyor highly desirable.
  • Candidates working towards APC qualification will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience within commercial property management, estate management, asset management, or general practice surveying.
  • Strong experience managing commercial property portfolios and landlord-tenant matters.
  • Proven experience undertaking lease renewals, lease assignments, and occupier negotiations.
  • Experience preparing, managing, and monitoring service charge budgets.
  • Good understanding of property management accounting and budgeting principles.
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
  • Exposure to redevelopment, refurbishment, asset enhancement, or major works projects.
  • Knowledge of commercial property legislation, landlord and tenant matters, and property compliance obligations.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within commercial property environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across a geographically dispersed portfolio.
  • Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing junior surveying professionals would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • £50,000-£60,000 for Surveyors working towards APC qualification or holding AssocRICS status.
  • £60,000+ available for MRICS Chartered Surveyors, dependent upon experience.
  • Direct mentorship and APC support from an experienced CEO and property professional.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a varied commercial and mixed-use portfolio.
  • Exposure to asset management, investment projects, redevelopment schemes, and strategic property decisions.
  • Leadership responsibility with line management of an Assistant Surveyor.
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 1-3 days per week in the South London office.
  • Long-term career progression opportunities, including potential future leadership and director-level development.
  • Broad property exposure across commercial, mixed-use, hotel, and residential investment assets.
  • Join a stable and privately owned property business with a long-term investment strategy and strong portfolio growth ambitions.
  • Highly autonomous role within a small and influential commercial property team.
Contact
Doug Bichan
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7122489
Phone number
+442072692407

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property / Building Surveyor
Sector
Property
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Doug Bichan
Consultant phone
+442072692407
Job reference
JN-102026-7122489