Associate, Management Surveyor

Salary/Rate:£55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + Car allowance + Bonus
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Croydon
County:London
Sector:Asset and Portfolio Management
Job ref:JN -092026-85813_1790754587
Post Date:30. 09. 2026
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Associate, Retail Property Management Surveyor

South London

Hybrid working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Management Surveyor / Associate to join a leading property consultancy, taking responsibility for the management of a prominent shopping centre in South London.

This is a highly client facing position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the asset, occupiers and operational team. You will work alongside an established on-site team and have significant responsibility for the day-to-day property management and performance of the scheme.

The Role

You will take a leading role in the management of the property, acting as a key point of contact for the client, occupiers and wider professional team.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the day-to-day property management of a significant retail asset
  • Building strong relationships with the client, occupiers and on-site operational teams
  • Managing service charge budgets, reconciliations, cashflow and financial reporting
  • Monitoring expenditure, supplier payments and credit control
  • Preparing regular client reports and contributing to asset strategy
  • Managing lease events, licenses, tenant compliance and wider property matters
  • Working closely with FM and third-party suppliers to maintain high operational standards
  • Supporting lettings, disposals, acquisitions and other transnational activity where required
  • Driving occupier engagement and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Supporting and implementing ESG and sustainability initiatives
  • Ensuring appropriate health & safety and property compliance standards are maintained
  • Providing guidance and support to junior members of the wider property management team

About You

An experienced commercial property management professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a major client instruction.

Ideally, you will:

  • Be MRICS qualified (preferred), although strong relevant experience will also be considered
  • Have a strong background in commercial property management
  • Ideally have experience managing retail, shopping centre or mixed-use assets
  • Have strong service charge and property management accounting knowledge
  • Be confident dealing directly with clients and occupiers
  • Have a good understanding of commercial leases and landlord & tenant matters
  • Be commercially minded with strong reporting and communication skills
  • Be comfortable working closely with facilities management and operational teams
  • Have the confidence to manage competing priorities within a busy, high-profile asset

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