Commercial Property Manager in Guildford, Surrey

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join their Commercial Property Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of commercial and mixed-use properties across the UK, delivering high-quality property management services while building strong relationships with clients and occupiers.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of assets, oversee budgets and service charges, and coordinate insurance claims across the portfolio, ensuring properties operate efficiently and deliver maximum value for clients.

• Manage a portfolio of commercial and mixed-use properties on a day-to-day basis.
• Undertake regular property inspections and follow up on any required actions.
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets, ensuring costs are accurately allocated and controlled in line with RICS guidance.
• Work closely with facilities management and accounts teams to ensure smooth building operations, service charge reconciliation and effective credit control.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, supporting lease renewals and maintaining a positive occupier environment.
• Review assets and recommend initiatives to improve operational efficiency and enhance value.
• Interpret and enforce lease provisions, including service charges, repairing obligations and permitted use clauses.
• Manage tenant applications and provide advice on landlord and tenant matters.
• Oversee contractor appointments and monitor maintenance works, ensuring clear communication with clients and occupiers.
• Coordinate insurance claims with insurers, facilities managers and contractors, providing reporting and project oversight where required.
• Prepare client reports covering performance metrics such as net operating income, arrears and property inspections.
• Support compliance with statutory obligations across the portfolio.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, tenants and professional advisers, including solicitors, architects and surveyors.
• Travel across the UK as required to manage the portfolio effectively.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Good understanding of building construction, valuation principles, rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Working knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing service charge and property budgets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of the property industry and awareness of the challenges facing landlords, retailers and occupiers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and TRAMPS.
• Full clean driving licence.

• RICS-accredited degree in Estate Management.
• Asbestos Awareness training.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team, manage a diverse portfolio, and play a key role in delivering exceptional property management services for a wide range of clients.

Salary: Up to £55,000 + bonus and benefits.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Sam Jefferson 07917 042 950.