We are looking for both a Chartered Building Surveyor and a Registered Valuation Surveyor (2yrs PQE)

Terracotta Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracotta Property seeks a Chartered Building Surveyor and a Registered Valuation Surveyor. The roles involve offering a full suite of property services with significant client interaction in a growing firm. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth, all within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

12 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Paternity pay of two weeks

Qualifications

• Chartered status or 2 years' experience in valuation.
• Proficiency in providing services across various property types.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting junior members towards chartership and tracking instructions.
• Ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Client-facing role, working with a variety of stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor qualification

Registered Valuation Surveyor qualification (2 yrs PQE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terracotta Property is looking to appoint both a Chartered Building Surveyor and a Registered Valuation Surveyor (2 yrs PQE). This is an exciting time for the independent property firm with an abundance of new works streams and substantial growth afoot.

Due to the continued growth of our business, we have an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join our expanding Building Surveying Team and a Registered Valuation Surveyor to join the Valuation Team. The company is based in London Bridge, but we cover all of London. The Building Surveying team is led by Tom Birch and you will be reporting directly into him. The Valuation Team by Charlie Crocker who you will report to.

The Building Surveying Team provides the full suite of professional services includingPre-Acquisition / Due Diligence Surveys, Party Wall, Dilapidations, Schedules of Condition, Planned Maintenance, Defect Diagnosis, Cost Consultancy and Reinstatement Cost Assessments alongside both Contract Administration and Project Management instructions.

The Valuation Team values all types of assets such as Residential, Commercial, Semi-Commercial, Industrial, Office and Retail, predominantly for loan security. We also value for tax purposes, undertake development appraisals and lease extension / enfranchisement work. The successful valuation candidate must be 2 years PQE and be comfortable valuing commercial property.

We require people with good knowledge and experience in providing professional services on a range of property types within Greater London and into the Home Counties.

Main Duties

• Assisting with the development and progression of junior members of staff towards Chartership

• Tracking instructions and associated fees. Identifying areas of profitability and growth

• Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met

• Maintain a positive attitude towards routine tasks

• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail

• Flexible approach to work

• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion

• To prepare ad-hoc advice in a limited time frame

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Detailed analytical skills, basic numeracy, and good attention to detail

• An ability to carry out research, work independently and present this information clearly

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels

• Confident and assertive where required

• Sociable and outgoing

The role will be client-facing, working with anyone from private developers, development companies, housing associations, local authorities, private individuals, and banks etc. You will also be expected to report to and work with all members of the team. You will have a graduate on rotation to mentor and assess.

We want to develop and cultivate your professional interests. You will be joining an ambitious firm. Once established within your team, you will be encouraged to identify an area of the business that you wish to build and grow your own team. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do that. Our purpose is to help you create the job you want

Salary

Chartered Building Surveyor: £60,000 - £90,000 experience depending

Registered Valuation Surveyor (2yrsPQE): £60,000 - £90,000 experience depending

In exchange for knowledge, drive, and determination we will pay you the salary you ask for. We also offer company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 12 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.

For a confidential discussion on the role, pleaseemail your CV to [e-mail]