Senior Associate

Description:

Hollis, a leading international independent real estate consultancy, is seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join their market-leading Building Surveying team in London City. The role offers an entrepreneurial culture with limitless growth opportunities and the chance to develop your own specialism alongside industry experts. With over 500 staff across 24 offices in the UK and Europe, Hollis promotes a collaborative "One Team" spirit.

The successful candidate will focus on professional building surveying instructions including leasehold technical advice (LTA's), dilapidations, reinstatement cost assessments (RCA's), and contract administration across sectors such as industrial, offices, retail, and some residential. You will lead projects, manage the entire dilapidations process, oversee client care, site surveys, fee proposals, invoicing, and negotiations, and manage a lucrative client base. Mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the senior team in client growth and service development is also expected.

The role requires exceptional client care skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to project management and service delivery enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage building surveying projects including dilapidations, LTA's, RCA's, and contract administration.

• Lead all stages of the dilapidations process: client care, site surveys, fee proposals, invoicing, and negotiations.

• Maintain and grow an existing client base.

• Mentor and support junior surveyors and assist with APC.

• Support senior team and Directors in achieving client and service growth plans.

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

Candidate Profile

• MRICS qualified is essential.

• Experience in dilapidations with negotiation skills or a strong interest in this area.

• Ability to own and manage projects from start to finish, or eagerness to learn leadership skills.

• Confident, enthusiastic, and motivated to progress.

• Experience working with landlords and/or tenants.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Experienced in commercial real estate sectors such as office, industrial, hospitality, and retail.

About Hollis

Hollis is an international, independent real estate consultancy serving owners, occupiers, developers, and funders across private and public sectors. The team includes surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers, and technical specialists across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Hollis prides itself on transparency, integrity, collaboration, and a fun, inclusive culture. The company is employee-owned and has been recognized as a ‘best place to work’ by The Sunday Times, Property Week, and Estates Gazette.

Benefits

• Life assurance and private medical insurance.

• Season ticket loan.

• 5% employer pension contribution.

• 25 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday.

• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts.

• EV car scheme.

• Longevity awards.

• Hybrid working policy with flexible hours.

• Sociable work environment with regular social and charity events.

Inclusion & Diversity

Hollis values diversity and inclusion, removing barriers such as prejudice to empower all employees to be their best. Candidates not meeting every requirement are encouraged to apply