Graduate Surveyor, Commercial Property in Hove

To undertake rent reviews and lease renewals on commercial properties including offices, industrial and retail. The employee will be an important part of the Professional Team which comprises other Chartered Surveyors and Graduates with specialist knowledge in the following disciplines: Valuation, Lease Advisory, Rating and Leasehold Enfranchisement.

Each fee earning member of staff has an annual financial target which would be set based on the employee’s experience and ability. As part of the Professional team, you will play your part in mentoring the junior members of staff, helping with their preparation for the APC and assisting them as they develop into Chartered Surveyors.

Working as part of the Professional team and supported by the Division as a whole, the role is to undertake existing instructions, maintain existing Client relationships by keeping them informed of the progress of their reports and develop new business. The majority of work will involve property situated in the South-East of England and primarily in Sussex. In some cases, it is necessary to travel outside this geographical area, for example as part of a portfolio valuation.

Business generation and client facing business activity is a requirement and necessary for promotion opportunities. Keeping clients abreast of inspection dates and progress of their reports are core components of this position. As a fee earner, to prepare invoices and liaise with Clients and Accounts to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum. The firm also holds numerous social events during the year where you are asked to invite some of your own Clients and host them on the day.

Professional and Personal Development to identify and address the relevant development requirements for the job; Knowledge of changes and developments in professional and ancillary areas and to take steps to expand knowledge of the same.

Communications & working relationships:

• Line manager – for support and to monitor progress
• Departmental colleagues – to support each other and to ensure efficient service
• Other department representatives – to develop cross-servicing opportunities

Key performance indicators:

• Financial – e.g. income, profit margins, debtor days, billing times
• Service standards – e.g. up to date knowledge of client needs
• Compliance and Administration – 100% compliance of QA & Company standards
• Accounts submission on timely basis (timescale – to be agreed)

Personal Development:

• Development plan in place
• Any additional training deemed necessary
• Assist in the training of OTA / junior staff members as required

Chartered Surveyor with relevant experience of Valuation is essential. Previous experience of independently undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals is essential. Able to demonstrate knowledge of current legislation that affects the building, development, marketing and letting of commercial space (desirable). IT literate, with an ability to use IT as a tool to support work, through effective use of databases, websites, in-house templates is essential. Experience of the relevant commercial markets (desirable). Report / letter writing to produce readable grammatically correct written reports and letters which are clear, logical and persuasive.

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