Chartered Surveyor

Graves Son & Pilcher Chartered Surveyors is looking for a Chartered Valuation Surveyor/RICS Registered Valuer with a minimum of 2+ years post-qualification experience to become an integral part of the Valuation and Lease Advisory team. Working predominantly in the Brighton and Hove area, however some work within the wider Sussex area. We provide a good variety of services which can be tailored depending on experience. A more senior candidate would also be considered.

The Chartered Surveyor will be responsible for conducting valuations, offering advice on commercial landlord and tenant matters, providing secured lending valuations for commercial/mixed-use/development sites depending on experience, along with statutory valuations, both residential and commercial. There is private client work to include portfolio valuations. Reporting to the senior management team, you will directly influence colleague engagement and fulfilment and thereby increase productivity and client satisfaction, which are at the heart of the company ethos. The role offers an opportunity for the right candidate to further develop the business and progress within the company.

Location: Graves Son & Pilcher Surveyors, 51 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1HU

Full time: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm although circumstances may require some additional out-of-hours work.

Salary range: In the region of £45-55K, dependent upon experience. Payment of RICS subscription and CPD/training as appropriate.

Employee benefits package: Flexible working, employee recognition/reward scheme, team building events, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance service, community activities. 25 Days annual leave (increasing for service). Support with training / CPD and career development. Traders permit/parking space dependent on availability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Valuation Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with a minimum of 2 years PQE. RICS Registered Valuer.

• Experience:

• Experience in conducting RICS Red Book compliant valuations.
• Detailed knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, ideally in the local market.
• Ability to work within a team, supporting and liaising with our property management departments.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) qualification (valuation).
• Experience of mentoring, or acting as counsellor, for APC students is preferable, but not essential.

• Skills/Responsibilities:

• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Preparation of reports, heads of terms, lease analysis, rental analysis, valuations.
• Preparation of client reports.
• Familiarity with Valos software, ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use EGI Radius, Rightmove Surveyor Comparable Tool, Graph of Relativity, Qube etc.
• Strong ICT skills for producing reports, collecting and analysing data.

• Attitude:

• Accountable – take personal responsibility for successfully resolving matters.
• Thorough – pay attention to detail.
• Commitment – take pride in your own work and care about your own and your team’s performance.
• Mature – take a calm, measured, common-sense approach to situations.
• Positive – project an optimistic, motivated attitude to ensure the ongoing growth of Graves Son & Pilcher.

These are the key requirements of the role. There will be other general duties associated with the position. To be eligible, a candidate must be legally able to work in the UK and have a full, ‘clean’ driving licence and use of a car. Appropriate training / CPD will be provided and excellent career progression opportunities are available for the right candidate.