Senior Surveyor/Associate – Commercial Property Asset Management

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Very Strong Bonuses

About My Client

My client is a leading real estate consultancy with a strong international presence and a reputation for delivering outstanding property management services.

Their portfolio includes assets across offices, industrial, and mixed-use sectors, with clients ranging from public sector pension funds to family offices, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. High staff retention, consistent profitability, and a collaborative team culture have helped them build long-term relationships with some of the market’s most respected investors and developers.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central London Property & Asset Management team. Based at their head office, you will manage a mixed portfolio of commercial assets across London and the South East, with a focus on two large and active public sector pension funds.

• Initial responsibility: Management of a Public Sector Pension Fund (~£400–500m, circa 25 assets), with a strong asset management focus.
• Progression: Opportunity to expand into managing a further Fund and other key client accounts as you develop.

This role provides significant scope to drive value through lease renewals, rent reviews, and break removals, while overseeing the performance of high-quality assets across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of a diverse commercial portfolio (multi-let office, industrial, mixed-use) in London & the South East
• Oversee financial performance, facilities management, and specialist service teams (ESG, Procurement, CX, Data, Technology)
• Deliver innovative, customer-focused management solutions that enhance asset value
• Ensure properties are clean, safe, secure, sustainable, and market competitive
• Drive ESG and carbon-reduction initiatives within the portfolio
• Represent my client at client meetings, maintaining strong relationships and trust
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team growth

About You

My client is looking for a motivated property professional who can balance client service with commercial acumen.

Essential:

• MRICS qualified
• Experience managing multi-let assets (office, industrial, or mixed-use)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent client-facing ability, personable and collaborative
• Proven track record in asset management initiatives (lease renewals, rent reviews, etc.)
• Ambitious with clear career progression aspirations
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to be office-based in London 4 days per week

Why Join My Client?

• Work with market-leading pension funds and high-profile clients
• Opportunity to shape strategy and add real value to complex assets
• High staff and client retention, a business that invests in people and relationships
• Market-leading bonuses, your endeavour will be rewarded
• A collaborative, progressive culture focused on holistic growth

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Surveyor/Senior Surveyor looking to take ownership of high-value portfolios, deliver tangible asset management outcomes, and join a progressive consultancy with a strong growth trajectory.

Please give me a call to discuss (Sam) 07917 042 950.

Sam@varnomross.co.uk

I am a specialist General Practice recruiter with over 9 years’ experience in the industry. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to discuss your options, I’d love to hear from you.