Head of Estates – National Retailer

The Client

Kingsley is acting for a national property asset management specialist, with offices across the UK, that is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Property Management Surveyor to its Manchester office.

• Understand the strategic objectives of the client and work within the companies agreed scope to meet their requirements.
• Develop a CRM role with key clients.
• Build your network of market contacts and understand the core business development approach and principles of the company.
• Identify opportunities to introduce the client to wider company services e.g. ESG/Destination Marketing.
• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and experience which enables you to identify added value opportunities for clients, generating additional fees to the business.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and perspectives.
• Promote asset management initiatives to clients.
• Work across complex assets (size/multi-sector) or with complex client stakeholders.
• Supervise the work of Surveyors and Graduate Surveyors.
• Be a trusted support to Associates and Partners across the business.
• Mitigate risk on behalf of the business and the clients.
• Take responsibility to ensure that all client reports are submitted on time.
• Establish and maintain strong internal communication, ensuring all colleagues are aligned to client strategy and requirements. Participate in external networking events, representing yourself and the company, and raising awareness of the company profile and brand.
• Share your knowledge, insight and opinion within the business to encourage innovation, efficiency and growth in line with Business Plan objectives.
• Take on additional internal responsibilities within the business e.g. training and mentoring.
• Represent the business in a professional capacity in line with company values.
• Maintain your professional qualification via CPD.
• Engage with broader company initiatives, supporting the whole team.

• Enthusiasm and enjoyment on the work you do – demonstrating a drive to achieve the best you can at all times.
• Self-motivation – working efficiently and effectively across multiple clients, sectors and initiatives.
• Adaptability and flexibility – able to respond quickly to changing requirements and expectations.
• Strong communication skills – excellent verbal and written skills, present logically, understand client strategy and requirements.
• Manages the expectations of clients and tenants as well as all other Stakeholders.
• Excellent at following through on tasks.
• Well planned and organised sets priorities, schedules activities effectively and has excellent time management.
• Encourage strong teamwork and collaboration – supporting the company’s business plan, and be cooperative and collaborative with a positive outlook.

• Competitive salary package – c. £50,000+ per annum, basic (D.O.E.)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

To seek further information or to apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on or email a copy of your latest CV to a quoting the position and reference AK3619582 for this role.