Surveyor​/Registered Valuer

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Job purpose

RICS Registered Valuer with 0-3 years post qualification experience to undertake Red Book valuations for various purposes including secured lending. 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.

Job Dimensions

Each fee earning member of staff has an annual financial target which would be set based on the employee’s experience and ability.

Total number of employees for whom you have line responsibility

None initially, however there are junior members of the team who learn by way of shadowing senior members.

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.

Other data

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 South-West London. 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. Cross-selling will also be rewarded.

Opportunities arise from time to time to take on extra responsibility in certain areas to our core business e.g. APC / Graduate Counsellor, Sustainability Team, Complaints Handling, Anti Money Laundering, IT Committee etc.

Key responsibilities

Client Management is a key component of this role. It is imperative that both existing clients and potential clients are provided with a prompt and professional service which promotes the Department, Division and ultimately the Firm. Keeping clients abreast of inspection dates and progress of their reports are core components of this position.

Responsible for Fee and Cost Management quoting for work and ensuring that all fees and other costs are monitored and processed in a timely way so that income and profit targets are met. As a fee earner, to prepare invoices and liaise with Clients and Accounts to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum.

Business Generation for the Department and firm as a whole which involves social interaction with potential clients, Bank managers, solicitors, accountants etc. The firm also holds numerous social events during the year where you are asked to invite some of you own Clients and host them on the day.

Professional and Personal Development to identify and address the relevant development requirements for the job; and ensuring that the appropriate skills and technical knowledge are evident.

Compliance and administration to maintain all the relevant professional and in-house procedures and standards, so ensuring good practice and consistency for the department and Company is achieved.

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

• Clients – to keep advised of progress, to advise and to take instructions
• Professional bodies – to maintain and develop knowledge
• Other agents/professionals – comparables, market knowledge and negotiation

Key performance indicators

• Service standards – e.g. up to date knowledge of client needs
• Departmental targeted income

Compliance and Administration

• Evidence of following the administrative…