Overall Purpose of Job
A national multi-disciplinary surveying consultancy, with a strong and well-established Property Asset Management Department both nationally and in its’ Northwest office, is looking to appoint a Senior or Associate Retail & Leisure Property Management Surveyor to its’ highly successful team.
You will be responsible for the management of a diverse Retail & Leisure property portfolio within the Northwest region and if required, may also include other sectors such as office and industrial.
You shall be required to engage in regular and direct communication with the property fund management client(s) and the supervision of several other support and on-site staff. Future progression could include taking national responsibility for aspects of management for the portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
- Strategic review and preparation of due diligence information in preparation for acquisitions, purchases & sales.
- Preparing client reports on the property management service and regular formal reporting to clients.
- Management of rental and other income including tenant indebtedness.
- Provide support and assistance to clients in connection with value enhancement opportunities including rent reviews, lettings, and lease renewal programmes.
- Deliver additional services and drive additional fee generation where possible.
- Reporting to and working with clients on tenure and physical improvements to properties.
- Dealing with tenant applications for consent to assign, sublet and alter.
- Identifying opportunities to negotiate re-gears or reversions to achieve value enhancement, taking client instructions and progressing these negotiations on behalf of the client for additional fees.
- Undertaking or arranging property inspections.
- Ensuring tenants’ compliance with lease obligations in relation to use and maintenance obligations.
- Preparation and administration of service charge expenditure.
- Overseeing the provision of common services to properties and tenants.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation including Health and Safety and other regulations.
- Assisting clients in the acquisition and disposal of properties.
- Working with Landlords and Tenants on all other matters relating to the clients’ property portfolio.
- Liaising with client's agents, solicitors, and other consultants.
- Supervising, directing, and maintaining up to date records for site-based staff.
- Other ad hoc duties as and when required.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Ambitious and dynamic Property Manager with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- RICS qualified Chartered Surveyor is preferred.
- Experience managing a varied portfolio of commercial properties, and some Retail & Leisure is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to swiftly build gravitas amongst clients.
- A developing talent for leading teams whilst helping to coach and develop others.
- Positive attitude, true team player with a ‘can do’ approach.
My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 for further information.
Kingsley is a leading Property & Built Environment Recruitment Consultancy, providing across all levels of seniority, throughout the Northwest and beyond. Our directors hold a true mix of time-served surveying experience and high-level Professional Recruitment, which sets us apart from our competitors
If you are considering either your next career move, or looking to recruit within your property team, then please contact Kingsley for Independent, Confidential and Qualified advice.