My client, a firm of national independent property advisors based in London are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their Commercial Property Management team based in London's West End.
Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of Commercial property including: office space, retail and industrial property.
• Supervision of site staff to ensure best performance, including SHW's own Facilities Manager/s.
• Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and general asset management advice.
• Supervision and [re]tendering of maintenance contracts with particular emphasis on performance and value for money.
• Overall responsibility for all client-based service provision on the portfolio in accordance with the Management Agreement and SHW's Quality Assurance procedures.
• Ensuring a high level of customer care is provided to tenants and clients.
• Ensuring that the Property Management Database (Qube) is up to date to comply with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Management of tenant and fee invoice debt, to keep it to a minimum, in association with SHW's credit control department. Where appropriate, engaging bailiffs or solicitors for recovery action.
• Obtaining competitive quotations from contractors for works required at managed properties and to report these to the Partner, or client, with recommendations.
• Co-ordination of major works and refurbishments and external consultants, for example solicitors, accountants, M&E consultants etc.
• Taking responsibility for all Health & Safety.
• Regular site visits, inspections and tenant meetings.
• Monitoring of vacant properties to ensure all insurance requirements are met and advising clients on any measures required.
• Renewing of buildings and terrorism insurance and liaison with the brokers and loss adjusters, for example in respect of any claims. Also recharging insurance premiums to tenants, where required.
• Engaging utility brokers to ensure best value is achieved for utility supplies to the portfolio. Also recharging utilities to tenants, where required.
• Assisting with new business enquiries and tender opportunities and all marketing initiatives, in general.
• Participate in departmental Business Plan strategy and service standard delivery.

Requirements:

• 4 years Property Management experience
• 4 years service charge and budget experience
• RICS Accredited or equivalent (preferable)
• Driving Licence (preferable)

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Hours: 9am- 5.30pm

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