Property Management Surveyor

A unique opportunity has arisen within the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh for a Property Management Surveyor to support the Director of Property in all aspects of property management, health & safety, development, letting, acquisitions and sales of property. Working with a property portfolio of around 400 premises, the role holder will gain valuable career experience, personal development opportunities and exposure to a broad range of property types and issues.

The role holder should have considerable property management or surveying experience.  The role is varied and requires strong organisational skills to deliver the different aspects of the role in a timely and proficient manner.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role by 17th January 2025.  Candidates looking for flexible contract options are welcome to include details of requests in the application.

Interviews will be scheduled for the 27th and 28th January 2025 at the Archdiocesan Office. 

Job Description

Job Title:                              Property Management Surveyor

Department:                         Property

Reports to:                           Director of Property 

About the Property team at Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh

The Property function at the Archdiocese is based in Edinburgh and is responsible for all real estate activities of the Archdiocese including all churches, halls, residential properties and other commercial premises – around 400 properties in total.

The Property Management Surveyor will be assisting and reporting to the Director of Property in all aspects of property management, health & safety, development, letting, acquisitions and sales of church property. The Property team also includes a Property Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

·       Undertaking the management and inspections of all properties

·       Reporting to Parishes and tenants in terms of works required following inspections.

·       Organizing contractors to undertake repairs or development work.

·       Liaising with insurers providers including property insurance claims

·       Reading of leases and ensuring terms applied.

·       Ensuring all rent is demanded, collected and arrears pursued.

·       Work with appointed external investment and managing agents.

·       Working through the investment process together with agents, solicitors, and other external parties.

·       Overview of health and safety compliance for the Archdiocese via monitoring of third-party administrator portal.

·       Assist the Property Administrator with health and safety matters

·       Trouble shooting/ad hoc health and safety matters

·       Liaising regularly with various parties e.g. parish priests, parish representatives, tenants, and contractors.

·       Assist in report writing for meetings with Archdiocese trustees.

·       Maintaining property management database and filing.

·       General ad hoc duties.

Key Skills/Knowledge

·       Relevant experience in property management.

·       Property or surveying qualification preferred.

·       Able to maintain and build external and internal working relationships.

·       Use of legislation relating to property management and H&S compliance.

·       Experience of tendering, liaising with contractors, building professionals, and overseeing projects in relation to building work.

·       Able to review various forms of legal agreements such as leases and building contracts. 

·       Be able to assess and process parish and tenant applications for consent.

·       Able to work as a team supporting other functions of the Archdiocese Curia.

·       Able to manage own workload to meet timescales and prioritise Archdiocese needs.

·       Confident IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

·       An empathy for the work of the Catholic Church

·       Valid driving license and access to own vehicle

·       Experience and interest in working with historic and/or listed buildings