Surveyor (Property Management - GPA Team)

at  BNP Paribas

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Responsibility and ownership of managing allocated buildings
• Providing high quality Property Management services
• Management of lease / tenancy events with a focus on critical dates
• Liaising with the client, their solicitors and government departments in occupation
• Preparing reports for and taking part in client meetings
• Identifying and undertaking asset management initiatives under supervision
• Dealing with occupier applications and managing all landlord consent matters
• Advising the client in respect of applications and notices -controlling the process
• Carrying out regular property inspections
• Liaising with property management accounts team on production of budgets, reconciliations, quarterly variance reports and rent raising reports
• Management of income arrears and recovery, invoice approvals, setting up new properties, completing change notes, updating management software systems, etc.
• Follow key property management processes and Playbook
• Draft documentation and take responsibility for the documentation produced within the team including cost estimates
• Attendance and positive contributions at team, department and service workshop meetings
• Support the wider GPA team

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience within a commercial property management department
• Proven experience of direct reporting to property management clients
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Managing lease events, rent reviews and expiries
• Making recommendations on tenant applications
• Sound Landlord and Tenant knowledge.
• Property Management Accounting knowledge – statements of account, service charges, VAT and arrears recovery

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level qualification
• RICS qualified or equivalent work experience
• Previous use of Tramps or Horizon property accounting packages

KEY SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a high level of attention to detail
• Pro-active “can do” approach – a good team worker
• Client facing and committed
• Confident in ability to work autonomously – uses initiative / self starter
• Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Professional and presentable
• Enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and friendly
• Numerate
• Full clean driving licence

The role is within the GPA Team responsible for the instruction to manage the Government Property Agency estate, there is a significant portfolio in London with several flagship buildings.
The individual will take immediate responsibility for the management of their own properties and projects. This role offers first-rate prospects for a confident, enthusiastic, committed individual.
The role will require liaison with the full complement of property management staff across the business including employees of BNP Paribas Real Estate Facilities Management & Client Finance as well as staff across other business lines such as agency, lease advisory, building consultancy and investment agency.