Commercial Valuer

Firmin Recruit is delighted to be working with our well-established, successful, and forward-thinking Building Surveyors, who are looking for an articulate and experienced Commercial Valuer to join their business.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer and be able to show they have extensive valuation and landlord & tenant knowledge within the commercial and residential development sector.

Our ideal candidate will be analytical and perceptive with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner. They will need to be able to work without supervision, but will be team-oriented as well as showing flexibility, commitment, and be commercially aware.

Candidates must hold a clean, full UK driving licence and be able to provide their own or have everyday access to a vehicle (with business insurance) for this role.

Location; Happy for remote working or you can be based at any of the branches . Gravesend, Gillingham, Maidstone or Canterbury.

Hours: 9am - 5.pm Monday - Friday Part-Time or Full Time role

Commission: To Be discussed at Interview

Benefits: Medicash, Health Care ( after one year of service), Pension, Learning & Development programme, 25 days holidays etc.

Overview Of Role

Working within the Valuation and Leasehold Department, assisting in providing a range of professional surveying services, including property valuation and Landlord and Tenant advice.

Summary Of Duties

Assist our team of Chartered Surveyors in their work, including: -

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• Conducting all professional work, including rent reviews and lease renewals, whilst also identifying potential opportunities to re-gear existing leases.

• Undertake a wide range of valuation instructions, using the comparative, investment, and residual methods, which will be a combination of both portfolio and loan security work for major institutions, property companies, and banks.

• valuing properties by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market.

• taking accurate measurements of sites and premises.

• Assessing the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact.

• visiting sites at all stages of development, from green field to foundations and completed buildings.

• writing detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for secured lending, and other purposes, and marketability.

• negotiating with confidence, orally and in writing, on issues such as rents.

• applying appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforcing health and safety regulations.

• assessing properties for capital taxation, acquisitions, and disposals.

• Dealing with leasehold enfranchisement and understanding its legislation.

Making Planning, Environmental, and other Statutory enquiries

Legislation

Up-to-date knowledge of :

Red Book RICS Valuation maintains professional standards and complies with its mandatory rules, best practice guidance, and related commentary for undertaking asset valuations.

Current RICS legislation

Current relevant legislation

RICS Measuring Standards

Rating Consultancy Code of Practice

Health and Safety regulations and requirements

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities. The employee is required to follow any other instructions and to perform other work duties at the request of their line manager/director.

Skills Required

Office/IT Administration

Use and understanding of Valuation Exchange and other online sites used by clients for issuing instructions and uploading reports.

Using development software such as ProDev for development appraisals and Excel Spreadsheets for valuation calculations

Use digital dictation and digital measuring devices

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Taking responsibility for own caseload,

Contributing towards the team's fee, billing, and profit targets.

Liaise with clients and support the team to develop the client portfolio when necessary.

Support the team profile in the market and develop internal and external networks for business opportunities, identifying areas for cross-selling where appropriate.

Be a member or Fellow of the RICS and an RICS registered Valuer

To build and maintain good relationships between Caxton and its clients, whilst actively promoting the Company by meeting and developing relationships with new and potential clients.

If you have the necessary skills and would like more information about this role please send your CV.

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