Surveyor/Senior Surveyor - Landlord & Tenant in Manchester

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types. The UK business is headquartered in London, with over 1300 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland.

Based in our Birmingham or Leeds office, the Surveyor / Senior Surveyor, Professional Services, will play a key leadership role within our specialist property consultancy team, delivering expert landlord and tenant advice across a diverse commercial property portfolio. The role will involve acting for landlords, tenants, investors, and occupiers on a range of professional surveying matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, lease restructuring, and strategic asset management advice. In addition, from time to time the candidate will be expected to undertake valuations, albeit this will be in a supporting role and ancillary to the Landlord & Tenant case load. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and excellent client relationship skills. Sector-specific experience is advantageous, although guidance and support will be provided. Travel throughout the UK will be required, although most travel will be regionally focused across the Midlands and North. Therefore, a full UK driving licence is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory & Project Delivery
• Landlord & Tenant: Provide expert landlord and tenant advice on single assets and portfolio instructions, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and lease re-gears.
• Valuation & Advisory: Undertake valuations, feasibility assessments, and due diligence exercises for acquisition, disposal, secured lending, and financial reporting purposes in accordance with RICS standards.
• Strategic Consultancy: Deliver tailored consultancy advice to clients, supporting asset performance, lease events, occupational strategy, and investment decision-making.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, investors, and stakeholders, delivering commercially focused and timely advice.
• Market Research & Reporting: Monitor market trends, analyse comparable evidence, prepare reports, and advise clients on rental values, market conditions, and asset performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all instructions are completed in line with RICS professional standards, company procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Business Development & Client Relationships
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across landlord and tenant matters.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to winning instructions through pitches, proposals, networking, and cross-team collaboration.
• Work closely with internal teams including Agency, Investment, Development, Planning, and Valuation to deliver integrated property consultancy solutions.
• Market & Sector Expertise
• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge across commercial property sectors and occupational markets.
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, market commentary, and client publications.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise and mentor junior surveyors and graduates, providing technical guidance and support.
• Support team development, resource planning, and knowledge sharing within the wider practice.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing, and client-focused culture.
• Financial & Commercial Management
• Contribute to business planning, fee targets, profitability, and revenue growth within the team and wider business.

Qualifications

• Essential:
• Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or equivalent).
• Proven experience (typical 1 to 5+ years).
• Strong client management, business development, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of valuation and landlord and tenant principles.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Desirable:
• Established network of automotive and roadside sector contacts and relationships.
• Valuation skills and knowledge of Valuation software (Argus, Kel).

Key Competencies

• Strong Landlord & Tenant skills.
• Strategic and Commercial Thinking.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Technical Excellence.
• Leadership and Team Development.
• Market Insight and Innovation.

At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step‑free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history. Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.