The Birmingham Commercial team have a new growth opportunity for a qualified surveyor to join their Valuations team. The role will focus on growing the Commercial valuations business, to build client relations and work with the existing department to increase the volume of instructions. We provide valuation services for all the clearing banks, a wide range of second tier and challenger banks, local authorities, developers, house builders, land estates, public bodies, accountants, and solicitors. Our valuations are for loan security, acquisition or disposal, tax and financial reporting purposes, meaning the surveyor will gain variety in their role and enhance their technical abilities within this specialist area.
Based in a central location, our Birmingham office is close to local transport links and operates as one of our main hub offices, providing you with the opportunity to work collaboratively across different teams within the business. The office also offers regular social activities, including fundraising events, Summer and Christmas celebrations, as well as additional gatherings organised by our Social Committee. We offer a competitive salary package, including a range of benefits and flexible choices to suit your personal circumstances. We are also open to flexible working and hybrid arrangements to support the work/life balance.
* Work within the existing valuation team in Birmingham.
* Carry out inspections and all due diligence and statutory enquiries required to prepare valuations and development appraisals with a smart use of software like Valos.
* Contribution to the growth of the business by identifying new business opportunities across the Commercial valuation sector.
* Financial and client reporting.
* Delivery of valuation reports in accordance with client instructions and RICS Valuation Standards.
* Participation in the ongoing development and implementation of an effective profit centre business plan developed in-line with the Carter Jonas vision.
* Take an active role in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources.
* Support more junior colleagues in their APC training.
We cover the whole of West and East Midlands and North Wales region and report on a wide range of properties including:
* Industrial and warehouses
* Offices (in town and out of town)
* Retail (high street and retail warehouses)
* Residential development (Greenfield / brownfield development sites and redevelopment of existing buildings, including permitted development rights projects)
* Viability assessments for developers and local authorities
What will it take to be successful?
You will be an RICS qualified, with post qualification experience within a commercial consultancy team. You will ideally be a Registered Valuer with a good understanding of legislation and the RICS Code of Conduct. You will be able to build and develop relationships with key clients, gaining trust using your specialist knowledge. You will be a proactive surveyor, with the ability the manage multiple projects and competing priorities. You will support in identifying opportunities, demonstrating ambition and commitment to building the business further. Finally, you will be a key team player and will be flexible with requirements across the team. A driving licence is essential for this role.
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values
* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
* Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
* People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
* Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
* Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
* Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
* Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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