Assistant Surveyor (034026)

A unique Junior Surveyor role, nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside with market leading benefits and a role in which you can make a real impact on people’s lives!

The University of Surrey has a large, mainly Freehold, Estate in Guildford of more than 300 buildings, comprising approximately 382,000 m2 and 395 hectares, focused on two Campuses on either side of the A3.  Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

The Role:

The Surveying and Planning Team are guardians of the estate from an ownership, asset management and planning perspective.  You’ll be part of this expanding remit, working with the  Head of Surveying & Planning, to take responsibility for various strategic projects and day to day management of selected tenant relationships across the Campuses.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Asset/Estate Management  including raising invoices, conducting rent reviews and lease renewals, marketing and new lettings.

This is an exciting role for anyone who has experience in property management (whether that be practical or through education), with knowledge of lease terms and who is currently a property manager, or has some experience within real estate, and is looking for their next career move.

Key responsibilities include:

1.    To support the Principal Surveyor with all aspects of Asset/Estate Management.

2.    Become an expert user of the Property Database (MRI/Qube) and maintain the data as leases and licenses change

3.    Raise charges (rent & service charge) on Qube and liaise with the finance team to import data into the University’s finance system. 

4.    Conduct viewing of vacant accommodation with potential Tenants.

5.    Negotiate Heads of Terms for new lettings.

6.    Assist with the preparation of new Tenancy documents or instruct the Park’s retained solicitors as appropriate.

7.    Negotiate rent reviews where applicable using data from other transactions on the Park.

8.    Support the preparation, submission and approval of service charge budgets and service charge reconciliations.

In Return:

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further information can be found in the attached job description, and if you have any questions, please contact Simon Parkinson, Head of Estate Surveying and Planning via s.parkinson@surrey.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049