Zohaib Ali
Birmingham
Summary
Experienced in commercial property management with a strong focus on lettings and lease negotiation, rent reviews, and lease renewals. Demonstrates expertise in market rental valuation and asset performance analysis, driving investment and disposal strategies through meticulous due diligence and transaction support. Proficient in building pathology and condition assessment, ensuring regulatory compliance with planning and building control standards. Skilled in stakeholder and contractor coordination, aiming to optimise asset value while maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graduate Surveyor – Lettings / Investment & Strategy
Birmingham City Council
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Supporting the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio including office, retail, and industrial assets.
- Assisting with lettings, lease renewals, and rent reviews to improve occupancy rates and enhance income performance, including completing market rental valuations.
- Contributing to the disposal of surplus assets by identifying high-value or management-intensive properties, collating due-diligence documentation, preparing property details, analysing offers, and securing approval for disposal, with current sales exceeding £200 million+.
- Involved in asset performance reviews to assist decision making on whether to dispose or retain specific assets.
- Managing the full commercial lettings process, including marketing, conducting viewings, negotiating, Heads of Terms, assisting with legals through to completion.
- RICS Pathway: Commercial Real Estate
Part-Time Surveying Support
Surrey Hills Renovation & Extension
2025.02 - 2025.08
- Supporting residential renovation and extension projects with a focus on building pathology, design, and compliance.
- Undertaking site inspections and condition assessments to advise on structural alterations, repairs, and material suitability.
- Providing guidance on planning permissions, building regulations, and statutory compliance to inform project viability and risk.
- Assisting in the preparation of planning and building control applications, including technical drawings and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, and clients to ensure works are delivered in line with design intent, budget, and regulatory standards.
- Gaining hands-on experience in defect diagnosis, specification writing, and project coordination within the residential sector.
Education
MSc - Real Estate Management and Surveying
Birmingham City University
2021.09 - 2023.06
BA (Hons) - Esports Event Management
Staffordshire University
2018.09 - 2021.07
Diploma - Game Design Level 2/Level 3
South and City College Birmingham
2016.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Commercial Property Management
- Lettings & Lease Negotiation
- Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals
- Market Rental Valuation
- Asset Performance Analysis
- Investment & Disposal Strategy
- Due Diligence & Transaction Support
- Building Pathology & Condition Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance (Planning & Building Control)
- Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination
Websites
Timeline
Graduate Surveyor – Lettings / Investment & Strategy
Birmingham City Council
2025.03 - 2026.03
Part-Time Surveying Support
Surrey Hills Renovation & Extension
2025.02 - 2025.08
MSc - Real Estate Management and Surveying
Birmingham City University
2021.09 - 2023.06
BA (Hons) - Esports Event Management
Staffordshire University
2018.09 - 2021.07
Diploma - Game Design Level 2/Level 3
South and City College Birmingham
2016.09 - 2018.07