Graduate Surveyor

When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come. Helix is a specialist property management company established in 1996. We are focused on building long-lasting and transparent client and occupier relationships. We manage a nationwide portfolio of over 200 properties totalling around 7.5 million sq.ft. and comprising all commercial asset classes. Our whole business, including the accounts team, is under one roof with all staff based in the same Central London office.

The role will be based in our head office in Arne Street, Covent Garden and is that of a Graduate Property Manager. The role is suitable for a recent graduate or somebody with up to 1 year’s experience in the industry. Helix will support the individual through their APC. The role itself will be to assist the team in all aspects of day-to-day property management and the individual will be expected to:

• Carry out various property management tasks as directed.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to required standards.
• Work alongside the facilities management team to oversee day-to-day maintenance matters including day-to-day, contracted and cyclical maintenance.
• Assist with the project management of internal and external works alongside the relevant surveyor or professional consultant.
• Manage data and e-mails and ensure all client files are kept up to date.
• Issue and assist with collection of rents and service charges.
• Assist in developing service charge budgets and reconciliations.
• Manage expenditure against budget throughout the financial year.
• Carry out regular site visits to ensure all buildings are in good order and complete inspection reports remotely.
• Ensure insurance claims are processed efficiently and correctly.
• Circulate information and communicate regularly with occupiers.
• Have an understanding of Landlord and Tenant Act and related lease restrictions.
• Ensure that fees are issued as and when appropriate for works excluded from the management contract.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as required for issue to internal and external parties.
• Liaise with the Facilities Management Team on the condition of Health and Safety compliance.
• Consider ESG as part of the Property Management instruction and ways to improve the sustainability and working environment for the occupiers.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Experience of administration within the context of an office such as utilisation of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Confident in liaising with multilevel stakeholders.
• Degree in an RICS accredited Estate Management course.
• Similar experience within a competitor company.
• Basic understanding of commercial leases / service charges.
• Experience of liaising with clients, occupiers, consultants and local authorities.
• Basic understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.
• Basic knowledge of buildings, maintenance, and service.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook).
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• High level of organisational and administrative skills.
• Able to use initiative and take responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to fit in with a diverse work team.

If interested, please E-mail CVs to Kevin Boakye – Kevin.Boakye@hines.com or apply via the portal.