Senior Portfolio Surveyor

Michael Page (UK); Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Job description

• Client Side Property Management Surveying role North West
• Estates management, L&T and excellent support team

About Our Client

Emerson Management Services (EMS) is an established in-house managing agent, responsible for managing an impressive £85 million commercial portfolio comprising around 200 buildings. Work alongside a dedicated team of property management professionals, including an in-house accountancy and credit control team, building surveying experts, and legal support, EMS provides comprehensive property management solutions across the group. The team manages properties with a hands-on approach, ensuring each building receives individual attention and care.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of 25-30 office, commercial, and industrial properties across the North West.
• Handle all aspects of property management, including rent collection (with credit control team support), lease renewals, assignments, sublets, and lease negotiations.
• Work closely with internal teams, including the FM and building surveying teams, and collaborate on service charge budgets, reconciliations, and funding works through service charges.
• Coordinate dilapidation issues with the in-house building surveying team, providing management-side instruction and negotiations with tenants.
• Regularly visit properties to ensure they are well-maintained and effectively managed, liaising with building managers and the Facilities Manager on a regular basis.
• Assist in dealing with Landlord and Tenant issues, including rent reviews and lease renewals, and ensure all matters are resolved efficiently.
• Collaborate with professional accountants on service charge budgets and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements.
• Step in for senior management during periods of absence, ensuring continued effective management of all portfolios.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience in property and estates management, ideally across office, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• MRICS status or working towards, or experience commensurate with this.
• Proven ability to manage complex property portfolios.
• Experience working with service charges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, tenants, and internal teams.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and capable of working independently while overseeing multiple properties.
• Ability to visit properties regularly and manage operations effectively from both a strategic and operational level.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Statutory pension (4% employee, 4% employer).
• Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary).
• Sickness scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Free parking.

Next Steps

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and to express your interest contact Steph McKay at Michael Page on her direct dial: 0113 243 7734 or text/call 07977 667 172.

Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt.