Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Valuation & L&T - South Coast

SHW Property; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a RICS Registered Valuer with 0-3 years of experience to undertake Red Book valuations for secured lending, as well as prepare rent reviews and lease renewals for commercial properties. The ideal candidate will maintain existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities. Those with chartered surveyor qualifications and relevant valuation experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer with minimum 0-3 years PQE experience is essential.
• Independent experience of rent reviews and lease renewals is essential.
• IT literate with effective use of databases and websites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Red Book valuations for secured lending.
• Prepare rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business.

Skills

Problem solving

Time-management

Report writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer

Job description

Overview

RICS Registered Valuer with 0‑3 years post qualification experience to undertake Red Book valuations for secured lending, rent reviews and lease renewals on commercial properties including offices, industrial and retail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Red Book valuations for secured lending and other valuation instructions.
• Prepare rent reviews and lease renewals on commercial leasehold portfolios.
• Maintain existing client relationships, keep clients informed of progress and develop new business.
• Generate business and client‑facing activities, cross‑sell and pursue opportunities to take on extra responsibilities in ancillary areas.
• Prepare invoices, liaise with Clients and Accounts to minimise bad debts and monitor fees and costs.
• Provide a prompt and professional service that promotes the Department, Division and Firm.
• Adhere to all relevant professional and in‑house procedures and standards.
• Develop and demonstrate relevant technical knowledge and stay current with professional matters.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer with minimum 0‑3 years PQE experience is essential.
• Chartered Surveyor with relevant Valuation experience is essential.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of professional matters such as the Red Book is essential.
• Independent experience of rent reviews and lease renewals is essential.
• Knowledge of potential new markets appropriate to region / town (desirable).
• Knowledge of current legislation that affects building, development, marketing and letting of commercial space (desirable).
• IT literate, with an ability to use IT as a tool to support work, through effective use of databases, websites and in‑house templates is essential.

Experience & Development

• Ability to develop the skills necessary to generate new clients and jobs (desirable).
• Experience of the relevant commercial markets (desirable).
• Development plan in place, evidence of behaviours as described in the specification.
• Attendance at courses relevant for RICS CPD and any additional training deemed necessary.
• Assist in the training of junior staff members as required.

Skills & Behaviours

• Problem solving and creative thinking.
• Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
• Report and letter writing: grammatically correct, clear, logical and persuasive.
• Influencing clients and applicants to achieve positive outcomes.
• Persuasiveness, understanding of client needs and responsive communication style (written or verbal).
• Initiate action to recognise, create and seize opportunities to implement plans and ideas to achieve business objectives.
• Tenacity to demonstrate perseverance to achieve objectives, irrespective of obstacles.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to complete tasks on time.
• Adaptability to change, ability to respond constructively, enthusiastically and flexibly to changes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Financial – income, profit margins, debtor days, billing times.
• Service standards – up‑to‑date knowledge of client needs.
• Departmental targeted income.
• Evidence of following administrative procedures: debtor days, 100% reports in standard format, 100% compliance of QA & Company standards, accounts submission on timely basis.

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