Client Side - Commercial Property Surveyor, Nationwide

Client Side - Commercial Property Surveyor
Location: London / Hybrid options
Salary: £64,000
Contract: 6 month FTC, view to perm
 
A progressive housing organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Surveyor to lead the strategic and operational management of its commercial property portfolio, including shops, offices, and community centres.

This is a varied role with responsibility for lease management, income maximisation, landlord obligations, and commercial asset performance, ensuring the portfolio is effectively managed and protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day and strategic management of the commercial property portfolio.
• Manage all lease events including rent reviews, renewals, assignments, licences, and lease restructures.
• Ensure landlord repair obligations and statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Manage and recover £1.5m+ annual commercial income including rent, service charge, and insurance.
• Lead arrears recovery strategies including enforcement action, forfeiture, and legal instruction.
• Investigate tenant disputes, lease breaches, and enforcement matters.
• Monitor budgets and control expenditure including legal, agent, and professional fees.
• Prepare lease packs including plans, EPCs, title documentation, and supporting legal information.
• Maintain accurate commercial property databases and portfolio records.
• Provide regular reporting on portfolio performance and ongoing issues to senior management.
• Liaise with surveyors, valuers, agents, planning consultants, legal advisers, and other specialists.
• Support facilities management functions across operational buildings.
• Assist with property disposals, valuations, and conveyancing instructions.
• Liaise with insurers in relation to property-related claims.