Head of Property Guilford

After 14 years, the current Head of Property Management has chosen to step away for a new chapter, opening the door for an MRICS Chartered Surveyor to step in and shape the future of a respected, long‑established General Practice firm.
This is a role for someone who prefers to be hands-on rather than distant, who thrives on responsibility, client contact, and the opportunity to influence how a smaller practice grows. If you’re commercially minded, technically confident, and enjoy being central to how decisions are made, this could be your next move.

About the Role

You will lead the day‑to‑day management and strategic growth of a diverse commercial property portfolio spanning:

Multi-let central London office buildings
Trade parks
High street retail
Selected on‑airport premises

You will be the primary point of contact for clients, drive asset performance, and deliver high‑quality professional advice across landlord and tenant matters.
Maintain strong client relationships while also identifying new opportunities for instruction and firm growth.

The Team You’ll Join

Lead the property management arm, supported by a dedicated part‑time property & facilities manager and a long-standing client accountant.
On the advisory and asset management side, you will work alongside experienced surveyors who value collaboration, openness and shared commercial thinking.

You will also collaborate closely with the wider professional team on landlord & tenant, asset management and advisory work

Key Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied commercial property portfolio (office, industrial, retail, mixed-use)
• Acting as day-to-day point of contact for landlord and occupier clients
• Providing out-of-hours on-call support
• Preparing Service Charge Code–compliant budgets and reconciliations (alongside the client accountant)
• Handling rent reviews and lease renewals for both landlords and tenants
• Undertaking lease advisory work: regears, variations, assignments, surrenders
• Preparing market appraisals, rental valuations and asset management advice
• Instructing and managing solicitors, agents and other professional advisers
• Supporting business development through client service, repeat work and referrals
• Ensuring alignment with RICS professional standards and firm policies

Role Requirements

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor
• Strong commercial property background, ideally within general practice
• Proven experience managing commercial portfolios
• Solid understanding of landlord & tenant legislation, valuation principles and the RICS Service Charge Code
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution‑driven approach
• High professional and ethical standards
• Willingness to undertake occasional overnight travel

This is a rare opportunity to step directly into a senior, influential role within a respected practice, one where your judgement matters and your voice will shape how the firm evolves.
If you’re motivated by autonomy, variety, and meaningful client relationships, we’d love to hear from you, apply here or contact on 07488889462.