Assistant Surveyor - Portfolio Management

Job Title Assistant Surveyor - Portfolio Management Job Description Summary We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Surveyor to join our Portfolio Management team in Birmingham. This role will support our team within IPM, assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for one of our large clients. Job Description Key Responsibilities: • To support the Portfolio Management Team with the delivery of day to day property management matters • To undertake, Applications for Consent, on behalf of an occupier client with limited supervision • To support the client in delivering Managed Exits, liaising with third parties (FM & Solicitors) with limited supervision • Liaising with C&W’s internal Accounts Team on the payment of rents and service charges • Liaising with the Property Administration Team in respect of database changes and invoice authorisation • Liaising with landlords and third parties on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate • Provide regular communication to clients on the progress of key tasks • To provide reasoned advice and support to clients on property management matters • Support the Estates Lead with contractual reporting, working with service lines to ensure regular updates are provided • Where required, to undertake basic transactional level activities such as licence renewals, car parking acquisitions, or internal departmental transfer agreements • Record Minutes & Actions during monthly face to face client meetings • Providing support to the Estates Helpdesk in terms of lease interpretation and liaising with FM suppliers Qualifications: • A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (Grade A*-C), incl. Maths and English • Minimum 1 year commercial property experience desired Knowledge & Experience: • Minimum 1 year commercial property experience desired • Experience of property management and knowledge of lease terms • Good level of computer literacy including Excel, Word and Outlook and ability to pick up new packages quickly • Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with clients and colleagues at all levels • Good understanding of finance and accounting, specifically property related • Ability to think on feet, use initiative and work as part of a team • High level of organisation skills and ability to prioritise work INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”