Job Title: Senior Commercial Surveyor
Company: Penn Commercial
Location: Suite C Orwell House, Fox's Marina, The Strand, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8NJ
Reports To: Managing Director
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Commercial Surveyor to drive the growth and performance of our Commercial Agency Division.
About Penn Commercial:
Penn Commercial is a leading property consultancy specialising in commercial property management, leasing, sales, and development. With a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence, we provide tailored solutions for clients across a diverse range of sectors.
Job Overview:
As an experienced Commercial Surveyor, you will be responsible for driving the growth of the business, developing client relationships and ensuring the highest levels of service delivery.
This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent business development and leadership skills to expand Penn Commercial’s market presence and deliver on revenue targets.
Property experience is essential.
This role offers excellent career advancement opportunities as a key member of the Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in commercial sales, leasing, and consultancy, including developing relationships with investors, landlords and tenants.
- Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, delivering exceptional service and advice on commercial property matters.
- Market Analysis: Stay updated on market trends, competition and opportunities in the commercial property sector, providing strategic insights to the Board.
- Strategy Development: Develop and implement business strategies to achieve revenue growth, market share expansion and profitability targets.
- Financial Management: Oversee the Division’s budget, P&L and financial performance, ensuring profitability and efficient resource allocation.
- Compliance & Best Practice: Ensure that all operations comply with the relevant laws, regulations and industry standards, maintaining 'best practice' in commercial property transactions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and partners, such as Property Management, Valuation and Research, to offer integrated solutions for clients.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in commercial property agency essential.
- Experienced agency surveyor desirable, but not essential.
- A track record of successfully driving business growth in commercial property sales and leasing.
- Strong network within the commercial property sector and established relationships with key stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of local and regional commercial real estate markets.
- RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualification or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strategic thinker, with strong commercial acumen.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership abilities, capable of engaging with - and supporting - clients and colleagues.
- Results-oriented, with a drive for achieving targets and business objectives.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company events.
This is an excellent professional development opportunity and career pathway for the right person to grow with the business.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining your experience and qualifications, to Vanessa Penn, Managing Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 29th October 2024.