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Senior Surveyor (6 month FTC)
Occupier Management, Global Occupier Services
Birmingham

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firmâ™s 51,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to join us on an initial 6 month FTC within our Global Occupier Services business assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large retail client. The role will see the individual 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 clientâ™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

Education:

• 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 â“ 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 (ProLease / Tramps)

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Forward Planning â“ Plans and prioritises own workload in order to achieve property management deliverables
• Enabling Delivery â“ Capable of delivering property management effectively and thoroughly within agreed standards
• Commercially Minded â“ Seeks efficiencies and cost savings for the client
• Building Relationships â“ Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships with clients, their advisers and colleagues
• Developing People â“ Places a priority on developing own skills, knowledgeable and abilities in line with team requirements
   

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information