Overview
Job Title: Property Support Assistant
Department: Land Assembly & Compulsory Purchase
Location: Chelmsford
Are you detail-oriented with a knack for managing property-related matters? Do you enjoy research based tasks and working in a diverse environment where you work with surveyors, landowners and engineers? Are you adept at liaising between teams and ensuring smooth communication channels? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Property Support Assistant to join our team in Chelmsford. In this role, you will be responsible for working with our surveyors to undertake a range of tasks which include researching evidence for property transactions, liaising with landowners to agree licences for highways works and preparing schedule of information to update clients.
Previous property experience preferred but not essential. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys challenging property tasks and works well within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake work related to property instructions within the region. This will include following due processes and procedures required in a diligent and positive manner.
* To operate with a degree of flexibility and independence within this area, whilst also enjoying the support of the rest of the team.
* To seek to take instructions forward as the direct client contact.
* To provide professional, high quality information/reports to the client.
* To manage relationships with clients and others in the local property market.
* To continually strive to improve working practices and client service delivery for the whole team.
* To represent LSH and the full range of property related services available to clients.
* Any other duties commensurate with this level of post.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong command of written English and ability to write schedules/reports with high degree of accuracy
* Computer Literacy, specifically Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel
* Must have a drivers licence to visit/inspect sites (where required)
* Communication and negotiation skills
* Customer focussed, with confidence and respect of clients
* Undertake research activities such as property transactions, market trends, etc
* Capable presenter, with good communication and presentation skills
* Presents professional image when dealing with clients and other external parties, e.g. landowners, property agents, etc
* Highly organised, self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and personable
* Team player
* Good at prioritizing tasks that need to be done and managing a varied workload with competing demands
* Understands and listens to others’ requirements
* Demonstrates co-operation and willingness to work with others
* Prior experience in property is preferred but not essential.
* Knowledge of access licences and property transactions and property documents is a plus.
Join Our Team
If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in working in land acquisition team, we encourage you to apply! You'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our organisation.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We want to ensure that your application can be considered for all relevant roles across the Lambert Smith Hampton group of companies, including subsidiary and affiliate companies. We believe that this will ensure that talented people interested in developing their career with us will be considered for the widest range of opportunities that we can provide and will also receive the best candidate experience.
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