Senior Valuer / Consultant - Commercial Property (Valuation)
Kent (remote based)
Income guide - £70,000pa - £90,000pa (subject to fee billing) plus professional subscriptions and office support.
A well-established, successful and forward-thinking company, are looking for an articulate, intelligent and experienced Chartered Surveyor/RICS Registered Valuer, to join them on a self-employed basis.
To be considered for this role candidates must be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer and be able to show they have extensive valuation and landlord & tenant knowledge within the commercial property sector. Our ideal candidate will be analytical and perceptive with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a professional, courteous and respectful manner. They will need to be able to work without supervision, but will be team orientated as well as showing flexibility, commitment and be commercially aware.
Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to provide their own or have everyday access to a vehicle (with business insurance) for this role.
The role is mainly remote based, with only periodic visits to the client's office, which is located in Kent.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:
Working within the Valuation and Leasehold Department, providing a range of professional surveying services, including property valuation and Landlord and Tenant advice.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
* Conducting all professional work, including rent reviews and lease renewals whilst also identifying potential opportunities to re-gear existing leases
* Undertake a wide range of valuation instructions, using the comparative, investment and residual methods, which will be a combination of both portfolio and loan security work for major institutions, property companies and banks
* Valuing properties by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market
* Taking accurate measurements of sites and premises
* Assessing the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact
* Visiting sites at all stages of development, from green field to foundations and completed buildings
* Writing detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for secured lending and other purposes, and marketability
* Negotiating with confidence, orally and in writing, on issues such as rents
* Applying appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforcing health and safety regulations
* Assessing properties for capital taxation, acquisitions and disposals
* Dealing with leasehold enfranchisement and understanding its legislation
* Making Planning, Environmental and other Statutory enquiries
Up-to-date knowledge of:
* Red Book RICS Valuation maintaining professional standards and complying with its mandatory rules, best practice guidance and related commentary for undertaking asset valuations
* Current RICS legislation
* Current relevant legislation
* RICS Measuring Standards
* Rating Consultancy Code of Practice
* Health and Safety regulations and requirements
SKILLS REQUIRED
* Office/IT Administration
* Use and understanding of Valuation Exchange and other online sites used by clients for issuing instructions and uploading report
* Using development software such as ProDev for development appraisals and Excel Spreadsheets for valuation calculations
* Use digital dictation and digital measuring devises
* Good communication skills
* Good IT skills
* Taking responsibility for own caseload
* Contributing towards the team's fee, billing and profit targets
* Liaise with clients and support the team to develop the client portfolio when necessary
* Support the team profile in the market and develop internal and external network for business opportunities, identifying areas for cross-selling where appropriate
* Be a Member or Fellow of the RICS and an RICS registered Valuer
* To build and maintain good relationships between the firm and its clients, whilst actively promoting the firm by meeting and developing relationships with new and potential clients
Further information available on request.