Senior Surveyor / Associate - Telecoms

Carter Jonas LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading property consultancy as a Senior Surveyor or Associate Surveyor in the Telecoms team. The role involves advising clients on complex property matters, managing portfolios, and developing client relationships in a supportive and agile working environment. Ideal candidates will have RICS membership and extensive experience in telecoms property, emphasizing quality client care.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Member of RICS or willingness to become one.
• Experience in property surveying with telecoms focus.
• Understanding of Electronic Communications Code.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate heads of terms for new and renewal Code agreements.
• Manage client portfolio matters and disputes.
• Line-manage surveyors and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Valuation principles

Market practices

Communication

Education

Membership of RICS

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic property professional at Senior Surveyor or Associate Surveyor to join our class-leading Telecoms team. Your location can be flexible, as we support agile working, but to best serve our clients and support you in your development, the role will be based from one of our Infrastructure offices in Edinburgh, Leeds, Warrington, Birmingham, Winchester, Bristol, West Malling, or London. You will be advising and acting on behalf of land and property owners across the UK in complex and often contentious matters, across a range of site and asset types. Working as part of a small, but highly experienced technical team, this is a perfect opportunity to further develop your career as a property specialist in the Telecoms sector. Experience the benefits of working at the heart of a small and established team in our Infrastructure division, supported by the cross-disciplinary expertise of our Rural, Commercial, Planning & Development, and Residential divisions.

Our network extends to over 1,000 professionals, across 34 offices. The consultancy we provide from the Telecoms team is grounded from understanding our client’s needs and objectives, along with unparalleled knowledge and experience in telecoms property and portfolio management, which helps promote personal and professional development. A typical working day might involve dealing with matters such as: negotiating Code agreements, advising on development schemes and termination strategy, rent reviews, managing portfolio access issues, attending inspections, and assisting with valuation advice or expert reports. You will have the opportunity to create and develop your own client base, or specialism by area or interest. Maintaining and developing relationships with clients, solicitors and colleagues is essential, and you will be encouraged to explore opportunities to build on this.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Negotiation of heads of terms for new and renewal Code agreements.
• Lease transactional events, including rent reviews, applications for assignment or consent.
• Managing, or assisting in the management of client portfolio matters, such as resolving access issues, disputes, and improving portfolio performance.
• Providing, or assisting with valuation advice for client’s internal purposes.
• Attending client meetings or properties (in person and virtually) to discuss advice, provide updates, or inspect.
• Line-management of surveyors, and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team through their professional development
• Maintaining and developing relationships with clients, solicitors and colleagues is essential, and you will be encouraged to explore opportunities to build on this
• You will have the opportunity to create and develop your own client base, or specialism by area or interest

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What will it take to be successful?

Ideally you will be a member of RICS, or a RICS Registered Valuer (or the willingness to be) with experience in a general practice, infrastructure, planning & development, or commercial property surveying role, with extensive PQE experience of telecoms property. You will have a client and business focussed approach to delivering “best in class” advice which focusses on quality, over quantity. You must also be able to demonstrate you have a good working knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, valuation principles and approaches, and other relevant property law and market practices. The ability to maintain accurate records, including timesheets is essential, as is managing your own caseload of instructions. Understanding the importance of key financial metrics and performance around “work in progress”, invoicing, debt, and generating new work within a small profit centre is critical. Working with Microsoft Word and Excel daily, you will be able to prepare and format reports, financial records, inspection surveys and other documents clearly and professionally. A calm and clear communication style, organisation, and prioritisation is key as the role demands a significant amount of engagement with clients as well as agents.

As there is a certain amount of travel involved in the role, a full driving licence is essential.

If you feel you have some of the qualities we are looking for and would like to ask questions about the role, we would like to hear from you.