Surveying Executive
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Surveying Executive
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK’s leading specialist in commercial property and asset management, with over £30bn+ of property under management for a wide range of UK and overseas fund managers, REITs and property owners. We believe property management can be a force for good. That’s why we focus on making buildings work — not just for profit, but for people and the planet too. Through our Property Management framework, we help clients and occupiers navigate a rapidly changing landscape, delivering a fully integrated and genuinely holistic approach. Most job descriptions read like a recipe without showing you what the finished dish should look like. We’d rather give you a clear picture of who we are, how we work, and the kind of person who thrives at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. If this role excites you and you think you could make a difference here, we’d encourage you to apply — even if you don’t tick every box. We’re interested in people who want to do meaningful work, add real value, and be rewarded for their efforts in a genuinely great place to work.
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Our values and how we work
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High expectations & employee ownership
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Why join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
This role gives you the opportunity to be part of something a little bit special in property management. We’re always looking for great character — that’s what makes someone a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] person. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. A few facts about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you might like to know: Our engagement scores are consistently high and in 2025, we had an engagement score of 83% and 92% of our people recommend [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a great place to work.
Department, Employment Type, Location, Workplace type, Compensation
- Department: Portfolio
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] London Workspace
- Workplace type: Hybrid
- Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year
Title, Team and Role Summary
Title: Surveying Executive
Team: Portfolio, London
Who Does This Role Report Into? Senior Surveyor
Role Summary / Purpose and Scope: The Surveying Executive will work in support of the Surveying team and provide administrative and surveying support and back up on a day-to-day basis. The will provide property management to a selection of properties under the guidance and management of a Surveyor on behalf of the client taking on ownership, including responsibility for occupier applications, service charge budgeting and reporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Values
Skills (People & Technical)
- Reading leases and documents and completing computer input forms.
- Assisting in the preparation of service charge budgets and reconciliations.
- Assist in answering tenant correspondence and queries
- Ensuring the property management systems are up to date and completing lease update forms.
- Site inspections re: specific works or feedback regarding particular issues
- Attending occupier meetings
- Report writing and document control
- Making sure insurance inspection works are completed (especially where passed to occupiers)
- Authorise site works in collaboration with the surveyor
- Arrange compliance with void insurance obligations
- Maintain control of void properties and control invoices being sent to the client
- Be able to deal with client and tenant requests for information
- General administrative duties, updating databases and spreadsheets.
- Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements
Values & Behaviour
- Exhibition of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Values: Avoid Ambiguity, Appreciative, Adventurous, Authentic and Accountable
- Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines
- Embracing Change including Technology
- Engaging with the Big Picture
- Excellent organisational skills
- Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally
- Achieving Results and Prioritise Work including attention to delivery to all stakeholders
- Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving
- Fast and accurate typing skills and effective PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft and Google packages
- Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn
- Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communications including report writing
Experience and Salary
Level of Experience / Certifications: 1+ year of experience of working in a similar role
Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday
Salary Range (Based on Experience): £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
We believe property management can be a force for good. That’s why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too.
Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Review
- Stage 3: 1st Stage Interview
- Stage 4: 2nd Stage Interview
- Stage 5: Hired