Commercial Agency Surveyor

Overview of Role

We are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior, high level commercial agency surveyor to join our expanding team in our new Cambridge city centre office, taking a leading role within our established commercial agency function. This senior position reflects our continued success and our commitment to growing our agency presence across Cambridge and the wider region.

As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in leading our commercial agency offering - delivering on sales, lettings, and acquisitions while contributing to the development and expansion of the team. You will work with a diverse and loyal client base of landlords, investors, developers, and occupiers, while also building and nurturing your own network across the region.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered MRICS surveyor with a deep understanding of the Cambridge commercial property market, supported by strong professional relationships and a proven track record of delivering high-quality agency advice. Alongside managing existing instructions, you will be instrumental in generating new business and enhancing our market profile.

For the right individual, this role offers a clear pathway to future Partnership, reflecting the seniority, influence, and long-term potential of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial agency instructions, across sales, lettings and acquisitions.
• Generate new business and maintain strong client relationships with landlords, developers and investors.
• Conduct market appraisals, prepare marketing strategies and negotiate terms.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on property disposals and acquisitions.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the agency department
• Mentor junior team member and contribute to professional development of the team
• Stay informed of local market trends, investment activity and legislative changes.

Essential Qualifications and/or Experience

• MRICS qualified
• Proven track record, in commercial agency with at least five years’ experience, preferably in the Cambridge market.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong client facing capabilities and business development acumen
• A good understanding of the local and regional commercial property markets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Benefits

We offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the seniority of this role — including competitive pay, performance bonuses, flexible working, and a range of wellbeing, professional development, and lifestyle perks. A few of these benefits are listed below: 

• 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Private Medical Cover (After passed probationary period)
• Travel Insurance (After passed probationary period)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Long Service Awards
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.