Job Description
Job Title: Surveyor / Associate Corporate Real Estate
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience DOE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
Surveyor or Associate level Corporate Real Estate professional needed in Birmingham. Up to £70k DOE. Advising corporate occupiers on acquisitions, disposals, lease advisory, and portfolio strategy. MRICS preferred but not essential.
About the Role
A leading real estate consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Surveyor or Associate to join its growing Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team. You will work with a diverse range of corporate occupiers across the UK, providing strategic advice on office, industrial, and retail portfolios. This role offers excellent exposure to high-profile clients and a clear progression path to Senior Associate and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Acquisitions & Disposals: Advise corporate clients on property acquisitions, lease regears, sub-lettings, and freehold disposals.
* Lease Advisory: Handle rent reviews, lease renewals, and break options on behalf of occupiers.
* Portfolio Strategy: Analyse occupier portfolios to identify cost savings, consolidation opportunities, and alignment with business objectives.
* Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, acting as their trusted real estate advisor.
* Market Analysis: Provide market intelligence on occupational trends, rental levels, and incentives across the Midlands and nationally.
* Transaction Management: Instruct and manage external legal and surveyor teams to ensure smooth transaction delivery.
* Business Development: Support senior team members in winning new instructions and preparing fee proposals.
What We're Looking For
* Qualifications: MRICS desirable (AssocRICS or RICS-accredited degree with APC underway also considered).
* Experience: Minimum 25 years in corporate real estate, commercial agency, or occupier advisory.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial leases (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954), heads of terms, and valuation principles.
* Software Proficiency: Excel, PowerPoint, and property databases (CoStar, Radius, EGi).
* Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, client-facing communication, and commercial awareness.
* Location: Based in or willing to commute to Birmingham (regional travel may be required).
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
* Pension scheme (5% employer contribution).
* Professional membership fees paid (MRICS).
* Mileage allowance for site visits (45p/mile).
* Discretionary annual bonus (up to 1015%).
* Career progression to Senior Associate and Director level.
About Invictus
Invictus (The InVictus Group) is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the Built Environment and Engineering sectors across the UK. With years of experience placing professionals from HVAC engineers to Operations Managers, we pride ourselves on a transparent, people-first approach. Our team takes the time to understand your career aspirations, provides honest advice, and supports you at every stage of the recruitment process from first contact to job offer and beyond. Trusted by candidates and clients alike, Invictus delivers results with professionalism, integrity, and a personal touch.
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