Senior Surveyor​/Associate Director - Lease Advisory

Hays Property and Surveying are seeking a Lease Advisory Surveyor to join a Property Consultancy based in Southampton.
The company is a well-known independent property consultancy that specialises in advising clients across the commercial and residential real estate sector. With offices in Southampton and Dorset, the business provides expertise across a range of disciplines including lease advisory, valuation, agency, property management and development & investment.

The company is now seeking an experienced Lease Advisory Surveyor to join their professional department. The successful candidate will operate at Senior Surveyor or Associate Director level, based in the Southampton office, whilst benefiting from the company's hybrid-working policy.

Your new role
As a Senior Surveyor / Associate Director, your role will see you work across a range of properties within the office, retail and industrial sectors. Working on behalf of private investors, pension funds and corporate occupiers, you will undertake and manage a variety of lease advisory matters. Alongside this, you will contribute to and support the business in its ongoing growth, whilst developing your own knowledge and professional expertise.
Key responsibilities
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• Manage and negotiate rent reviews, lease renewals, and re-gears on behalf of both landlords and occupiers.
• Represent clients in lease negotiations, ensuring best value and minimising risks.
• Liaise with agency and professional teams to support broader asset strategies.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth.

• MRICS qualification essential
• A strong and proven track record of managing and negotiating lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Experience of working within a property consultancy / surveying practice is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of a range of landlord and tenant matters.
• Strong analytical, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship building skills.