Company Description

Be Real Estate is a UK-based firm specialising in commercial property consulting. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including Commercial Property Management, Lease Consultancy & Valuation, Agency & Investment, and Building Consultancy. With a commitment to honesty and integrity, we deliver expert advice and solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team is dedicated to providing in-depth knowledge and guidance across all aspects of the commercial property market.

Role Description

The role will involve heading up the delivery of our hands-on management of a varied commercial portfolio, service charge management, close client liaison, and delivery of high-quality professional advice across landlord and tenant matters. The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy and will play a key role in maintaining client relationships and identifying new instructions.

The portfolio includes a variety of property ranging from multi-let central London office buildings, trade parks, high street retail and on-airport premises.

This position would suit a commercially minded surveyor who enjoys responsibility, client contact, and the opportunity to influence how a small firm operates and grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of a commercial property portfolio, including offices, industrial, retail and mixed-use assets
• Acting as day-to-day point of contact for landlord and occupier clients
• Preparation of Service Charge Code compliant Service Charge budget and accounts (supported by our client accountant)
• Managing out-of-hours on-call service
• Rent reviews and lease renewals, acting for both landlords and tenants
• Lease advisory work including re-gears, variations, assignments and surrenders
• Preparation of market appraisals, rental valuations and asset advice
• Instruction and management of agents, solicitors and other professional advisers where required
• Supporting business development through client care, repeat instructions, referrals and business development
• Ensuring work is undertaken in accordance with RICS professional standards and firm procedures

Role Requirements

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor status
• Strong background in commercial property, ideally within a general practice environment
• Proven experience managing commercial property portfolios
• Sound technical knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, valuation principles and the RICS Service Charge Code
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Occasional overnight travel required
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving
• High professional and ethical standards

Desirable Attributes

• Experience across a broad range of commercial sectors
• Interest in contributing to the development and growth of a small practice
• An enthusiasm to deal with a broad range of instructions and professional work
• Ambition to progress within the firm over the medium term