Graduate/ Assistant Surveyor

Avison Young; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to engage in various surveying disciplines, including inspections and client advisement, while being supported by experienced supervisors. The company values a forward-thinking approach and encourages team collaboration, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow in the commercial real estate sector. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position not only offers professional development but also the opportunity to contribute positively to the community and the industry at large.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in technological changes.
• Desire to learn and grow within a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised inspections and compile market evidence.
• Prepare Check and Challenge documents for submission.
• Support client meetings and research new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Teamwork

Interest in AI and Data Interpretation

Education

Desire to become RICS qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Responsibilities

The role will draw upon the main disciplines of surveying including supervised inspection, measurement and valuation acting for a range of both public and private sector occupiers. You will be involved in the process of advising clients, as well as where appropriate going through the ‘check, challenge and appeal’ system.

You will be allocated a dedicated supervisor and counsellor to assist you during your training, as well as tailored support from our APC training provider.

Your key responsibilities/activities will include:

• Supervised inspections and site visits on a large variety of asset types
• Support and attend client meetings
• Compile detailed market evidence and provide recommendation to support potential cases for reductions in Rateable Value
• Prepare Check and Challenge documents for submission to the Valuation Office Agency
• Negotiation - with both Billing Authorities and Valuation Officers
• Research opportunities for new business generation
• Have a forward-thinking attitude to data sets such as Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, to provide opportunities to colleagues for Business Development opportunities
• Teamwork - work closely with existing team members within Manchester and also nationally on all aspects of business rates advice

Qualifications

• Technical Skills
  • A proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • To have an interest and understanding of technological changes such as AI and forward-thinking attitude to interpreting data and how this can be applied to the surveying role.
• Core Skills
  • A good communicator, people person and team player.
  • Good business skills.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • A desire to learn within a successful team and have aspirations to become RICS.
  • A desire to grow within a highly respected division.

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

• empowers all our employees to thrive,
• reflects all backgrounds and talents,
• allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging,
• and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at [e-mail] and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position. Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.