Associate Surveyor - Commercial Property and Asset Management

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RICS Chartered Surveyor to join our newly established Commercial Property and Asset Management team based within our Birmingham office. The post holder will be responsible for a varied portfolio and contribute to the growth and establishment of the firm’s Commercial Property and Asset Management offering in the Midlands, while also helping to strength Carter Jonas’ profile within this market. This role will suit someone looking for a new career challenge and with the desire to build client relations while ensuring the delivery of excellent service to all our clients.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks: 

• Assisting with management of the Birmingham Office Commercial Property and Asset Management department
• Liaison with the Head of Commercial Client accounting to help deliver a first-class client service
• Collection of rents and other monies due, including chasing of arrears
• Assisting with the preparation of service charge budgets and issue of certificates and additional invoices following service charge reconciliation.
• Administration of property insurance including apportionment of premiums, raising and issue of invoices
• Maintaining property inspection schedules, arranging annual and other inspections as necessary
• Assisting with annual, monthly and other inspections
• Dealing with rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Identifying and implementing asset management opportunities
• Liaising with clients, tenants and contractors.
• Providing accurate, timely client reports.
• Organising repair and maintenance work, including liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access and checking that works are completed
• Using and assisting with the maintenance of records on the TRAMPS property management and accounting system
• Contributing to the development of the junior members of the team

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What will it take to be successful?

We are seeking a Chartered Surveyor with significant post qualification experience and good working knowledge of all relevant legislature including L&T Act 1954, L&T Cov. Act 1995. The post holder will have strong client management and communication skills and will have the ability to drive business initiatives forward in a confident and personable manner. The role involves frequent travel so a valid driving license is required.