Contract Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Requirements: Dynamic Working
Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Division: Commercial
Location: 55 Baker Street
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Commercial Property Manager/Senior Surveyor to work within the Central London Team of our Property Asset Management department.
We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.
Role:
Our Property Asset Management department is looking to recruit a Senior Surveyor to work within the Central London Team. We are specialists in managing prestigious Central London assets for a variety of clients, many of which are overseas and rely on our experience and professionalism. Our team lead the way on advising on current developments in commercial management delivering key strategies around Property and facilities management, customer experience, ESG and financial integrity.
Responsibilities:
1. To build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.
2. Provide high quality day to day property and asset management of large central London buildings.
3. Liaising with the client accounting team on production of annual service charge budgets, approving reconciliations, rent raising reports etc.
4. Liaising with Facilities Managers in respect of service charge budgeting and reporting and undertaking regular service charge expenditure monitoring and reporting.
5. Instructing and liaising with Facilities Managers, Building Managers and building consultants in respect of repairs and planned maintenance programmes.
6. Carrying out regular property inspections.
7. To be responsible for all management functions, including rent collections, service charge management and all aspects of management and landlord tenant relationship.
8. Have good experience of client reporting and managing deadlines, including internal and client expectations.
9. To have a good understanding of landlord and tenant matters and pursue asset management opportunities.
10. To communicate fully to ensure that business is managed in an efficient and professional manner.
11. To understand the business and have a developing sound business knowledge together with a keen awareness of the competition.
12. To perform other tasks delegated by the Partner in charge as required.
13. To liaise with other departments when required and work cohesively within the property asset management team on an ongoing basis.
Key Experience Required:
1. MRICS qualified (preferred but not essential).
2. 1-2+ year post qualified experience with a Commercial Property Management Team.
3. Property management experience of working across a variety of asset classes in Central London.
4. Landlord and Tenant experience (preferable).
5. The capacity to respond effectively and professionally towards other parties with whom business is being carried out.
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide equal opportunities for everyone. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.
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