Commercial Surveyor

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Surveyor Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent About CBGA: CBGA Property Management is an independent, specialist commercial property management business with over 25 years’ experience and a UK-wide reach. The business manages a diverse range of commercial properties across the office, retail and industrial sectors, providing bespoke, hands-on management tailored to each client. With a strong reputation built on integrity, loyalty, discretion and personal service, CBGA works closely with property owners and investors to protect and enhance the performance of their assets. CBGA Property Management is now part of LRG, bringing together CBGA’s specialist commercial property expertise with the scale and resources of one of the UK’s leading property services groups. Role Purpose: To join the Commercial Property Management Team, based in Central London, in a client-focused role responsible for delivering a high-quality and timely service across a prestigious and growing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and highly professional Senior Surveyor/Associate Director to take ownership of a portfolio, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to build a team as the portfolio expands. Key Responsibilities: · Manage budgets and provide accurate financial and management reporting to clients. · Oversee the effective transition of properties following acquisition and sale. · Work closely with FM teams and Building Managers to ensure properties remain fully compliant with legislative and procedural requirements. · Undertake regular property inspections and prepare accurate client reports within agreed timescales. · Attend client and occupier meetings, building strong working relationships. · Oversee the financial management of rents, service charges and insurance premiums, ensuring fees are raised and paid promptly. · Prepare and review service charge budgets, cash flow, reconciliations and expenditure with the FM team. · Review tenant applications and provide recommendations to clients. · Advise clients on arrears, budgeting and wider property management matters. · Support the implementation of ESG initiatives and strategies across the portfolio. · Maintain a flexible approach, including travel to properties across the UK where required. What We’re Looking For: · Ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders. · Strong knowledge of property management legislation, enabling informed recommendations and strategic decision-making. · Strong Landlord & Tenant knowledge, with the ability to contribute to lease advisory decisions. · Forward-thinking, proactive and commercially minded approach. · Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel, with knowledge of property management/accounting systems such as TRAMPS. Training can be provided where required. · Ability to supervise, support and develop team members. · Excellent communication and presentation skills. · RICS qualified with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience. · Good understanding of lease structures and the ability to interpret and understand leases, including turnover rent clauses. · A full, clean driving licence is essential due to the nationwide portfolio. What We Can Offer You: · Generous holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year of service, up to 27 days plus bank holidays. · Supportive and collaborative working environment. · Group discounts with a range of leading retailers. · Volunteering opportunities to support causes that matter to you. · Structured training and ongoing professional development to support your career progression. · Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Mental Health First Aiders. · Enhanced parental leave and company fertility policy. LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares or commitment to excellence in the real estate industry. LRG does not engage the services of recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our internal recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CV’s or candidate referral from recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.