Senior Surveyor

Cushman & Wakefield; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job Title

Senior Surveyor

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Job Description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Development and Strategic Advisory Division within the Public Sector Advisory Team. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious, motivated individuals to work on a variety of strategic property projects across multiple sectors.

The role will involve providing strategic property advice to public bodies, working on major development projects, and offering service-related solutions. You will play a key role in driving growth and delivering results, collaborating across teams and geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support business development efforts and identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender documents, presentations, and negotiations.
• Strengthen the firm’s profile by collaborating across business groups.
• Contribute to fee income forecasting and manage the fee pipeline.
• Ensure profitability through effective billing and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Identify and manage risks to meet audit requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for junior team members.
• Lead and coordinate team efforts on client projects.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to office culture.

Core Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven ability to handle complex client instructions.
• Strong client relationship-building and networking skills.
• Technical competence in relevant areas.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry sector.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communicator with commercial awareness.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Team player with leadership potential.
• Exceptional report-writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification.
• MRICS qualification is preferred, or a willingness to work towards it.