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Surveyor – Estate Management 
Grade - Surveyor
Location: Birmingham

We have a great opportunity for Surveyor within Estate Management to join our team within our Integrated Portfolio Management team, this role will see you assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large retail client. You will provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.  

Core Responsibilities:

•    To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
•    Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
•    Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
•    For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
•    Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements and advising clients of same
•    Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
•    Delivers innovation by looking for and suggesting new ways to differentiate services
•    Identifies solutions that reduce costs for our clients and C&W
•    Provide direct and frequent client contact and reporting
•    Will stay current in own field and pursue opportunities to demonstrate expertise
•    Will actively build relationships and develop strong client relationships
•    Will be responsible for supporting and developing talent of colleagues at earlier career level

Qualifications
•    Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
•    Membership of RICS desired

Knowledge & Experience:

•    Indicative 2 years post qualification experience
•    Experience of working in a large practice and/or corporate environment 
•    Rounded experience of general surveying skills – not restricted to a narrow practice area
•    An understanding of business development and client relationship management
•    Experience in networking and building relationships internally and externally
•    A level of experience selling successfully to clients
•    Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
•    Demonstrable technical competence in property management
•    Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
•    Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. PROLEASE/TRAMPS/PM&A)