Senior Surveyor (Valuation Background) - Full time

BPS Chartered Surveyors; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property surveying is seeking a Senior Surveyor with a valuation background to join their expanding team in Dorking, Surrey. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on major developments and provides excellent career progression and full support for professional qualifications. Candidates should have relevant property experience and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, making this an ideal position for motivated surveyors looking to develop their careers.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years PQE.
• Interest in valuation and planning required.
• Eligible for Registered Valuer status.

Responsibilities

• Valuations of commercial, community, and residential property.
• Assessing scheme viability of major developments.
• Advising Councillors and Planning Officers.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Numerate

Competent with Microsoft Office

Education

Almost qualified or recently qualified surveyor

Valuation background

Tools

Argus Developer

Job description

Senior Surveyor (Valuation Background)

Salary -From £45,000/£55,000 plus discretionary bonus dependent on qualifications and experience

Location -Dorking, Surrey (partial home working)

Contract and working hours -Permanent,Full time

Role

BPS Chartered Surveyors are seeking a new almost qualified or recently qualified (up to 5 years PQE) surveyor with applicable property experience who can make an immediate contribution to the team.

We are looking for an applicant who qualified on the Commercial Property, Valuation or Planning and Development pathways, and who is eligible for Registered Valuer status. Full support will be offered to complete the RICS APC or achieve Registered Valuer status if required; the opportunity to move quickly to a more senior role is available.

We are a busy and expanding practice specialising in valuation and planning viability work for a wide range of public sector clients and we are looking for a candidate with an interest in growing with the business over the longer term. We advise on properties across London, the south of England and the Midlands and are instructed on some of the largest development schemes in the UK.

Successful applicants can expect themselves to be involved in:

• Valuations of commercial, community and residential property
• Assessing scheme viability of major developments and advising clients in respect of negotiations concerning planning obligations
• Advising Councillors and Planning Officers through the committee process
• Negotiating S106 Agreements and other legal documents
• Preparing evidence for Public Inquiries, Planning Appeals and for Examinations in Public
• Providing development, procurement and feasibility advice
• Preparing and testing viability evidence in support of the development of Local Plans, infrastructure and affordable housing policies
• Assisting with a range of services including development advisory work and Red Book valuations as well as training and client CPD lectures

The successful candidate would ideally have experience or interest in valuation and planning though training would be provided.

There are significant opportunities to gain wide experience with excellent career progression opportunities dependent on performance.

Company information

Our range of clients leads to an array of interesting projects, and we currently advise more than half of London’s Boroughs in addition to local authorities across the south and up to the Midlands. We are involved in advising on viability for major regeneration projects, asset management and some of the capital’s largest projects.

We specialise in providing independent viability advice on major planning applications that are transforming the Capital, putting us right at the centre of the action. In the name of offering the best of both worlds - our offices are located in Dorking, Surrey, with its beautiful countryside and excellent travel links into London.

Person requirements

• Almost qualified or recently qualified (up to 5 years PQE) surveyor with valuation background
• Strong written communication skills, the ability to explain and support technical arguments in plain English
• Good attention to detail
• Confident personality, ability to verbally communicate position
• Numerate and familiar with valuation and development appraisal theory
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Competent with Argus Developer (optional)

Salary

From £45,000/£55,000 plus discretionary bonus dependent on qualifications and experience

Location

Dorking, Surrey (partial home working)

Contract and working hours

Permanent Full time

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