Company Description
Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing strategic solutions to occupiers, developers, and investors at local, national, and international levels. Our services include brokerage sales and leasing, real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing, and research. We operate across core sectors such as office, industrial, retail, and hotel, as well as a range of specialised property types.
Colliers UK is headquartered in London, with over 1,300 professionals across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Surveyor to join our growing Living Capital Markets team. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising institutional investors, developers, operators and private capital clients on the acquisition and disposal of living sector assets across the UK.
Working as part of an established capital markets team, you will originate opportunities, execute transactions, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our Living platform across Build to Rent (BTR), Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-living, Single Family Housing (SFH) and later living sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the acquisition and disposal of living sector investment assets and portfolios.
- Prepare marketing strategies, information memoranda, financial analysis and client presentations.
- Undertake market research, pricing analysis and valuation support to inform client advice.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, developers, operators and funding partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Assist in pitching for new instructions and preparing proposals for prospective clients.
- Coordinate transaction processes including due diligence, data room management and negotiations through to completion.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Capital Markets, Valuation, Development, Planning and Residential teams.
- Monitor market trends, investor sentiment and capital flows within the living sector.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on market-leading living sector transactions.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Clear career progression with opportunities for leadership.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and support for career growth.
About You
You are an ambitious property professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take ownership of client relationships, and are motivated by delivering high-quality advice and successful transactions. You are keen to contribute to the continued growth of a leading Living Capital Markets business and to develop your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial real estate.
Qualifications
- MRICS qualified (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Proven experience within Capital Markets, Investment Agency or Commercial Agency.
- Strong understanding of the UK living sectors including BTR, PBSA, Co-living and other operational real estate.
- Demonstrable experience managing investment transactions and advising clients.
- Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach to winning and delivering business.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism and commitment to exceptional client service.
Desirable
- Established network of investor and developer relationships within the living sector.
- Experience advising institutional investors and overseas capital.
- Knowledge of operational real estate investment structures and market dynamics.
Additional Information
Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
*Any CVs, Candidate details or Introductions sent directly to Colliers employees without a prior written mandate from the Colliers UK Talent Acquisition or HR Team shall be deemed unsolicited and provided voluntarily.
In such cases, Colliers shall have no obligation to pay any introduction, recruitment or placement fee, and may engage or hire the Candidate without liability to the Agency.
Contact Details:
Colliers International EMEA Recruitment Team
