Chartered Surveyor

Chartered Surveyor

Competitive salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance

Horsforth

Full Time

Are you looking for a new challenge with more interesting and varied work, and real opportunity to learn and develop?

We believe in recruiting people who are passionate about delivering great client service and want to play an essential part in our developing business.

We are a Commercial and Residential Property Management company based in Horsforth, Leeds, recruiting for an experienced Surveyor to join our family run team. You will have the ability to drive the business forward whilst focussing on high standards and delivering results.

We manage a portfolio of 100+ properties, in excess of 300 tenants, including national and independent tenants, primarily located in market towns across Yorkshire.

Key responsibilities:

Property Portfolio Management, including:-

Vacant property management – improve and maintain levels of occupancy, maximising rental income and minimising void property costs

Develop and maintain strong Landlord and Tenant relationships

Negotiate and seek out Asset Management Opportunities

Identifying and implementing major Refurbishment, Conversion and Development projects (improving, changing & creating).

Manage Letting Agents performance to secure suitable tenants for vacant commercial properties, carrying out due diligence, agree Heads of Terms, and working with Solicitors regarding Tenancy Agreements

Acquisitions

Commercial rent reviews, lease renewals and assignments

Liaising with property consultants to provide periodic portfolio valuations and finance providers for re-finance purposes

Instructing property consultants to produce dilapidation surveys for end of tenancy and ensure works are completed and tenant meets financial obligations

Annual & periodic inspections of properties to identify any works required and agree plans

Prioritising and organising essential Health and Safety work and reactive maintenance works with Maintenance Team.

Life Cycle Costing for the portfolio including planned maintenance

Managing statutory compliance within Portfolio e.g. Asbestos

Managing insurance claims

Maintaining Property Management Records

Out of Hours Escalation – shared rota

Skills and knowledge:

Degree Level education & RICS qualification

Knowledge and understanding of relevant H&S Law; relevant property related regulations (asbestos/electrical)

Ability to engage and influence external stakeholders

Ability to deputise for Director when required

Knowledge of local area

Full UK Driving Licence

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge/experience of property management software. Currently using Re-Leased

Behaviours and characteristics:

Strong communicator

Client focussed strong client service skills – internally/externally

Self-motivated

Inclusive team player

Committed, confident and organised

Ability to problem solve

Benefits

Competitive Salary up to £60k; 28 days holiday plus Bank holidays; Car Allowance; Car Parking and Pension provided and the prospect of a fantastic opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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