Graduate Surveyor (Commercial Property Pathway)
Role
BPS Chartered Surveyors are seeking a new surveyor with applicable property experience who can make an immediate contribution to the team. We are looking for a candidate with either a relevant RICS-accredited (cognate) degree or a non-cognate graduate wishing to undertake an appropriate a post graduate degree. Full support will be offered to study an MSc and/or the RICS APC if required; the opportunity to move quickly to a 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
- Graduate with strong academic record and either an RICS-accredited (cognate) degree relevant to the Commercial Property pathway or willingness to pursue a cognate MSc
- Mature candidate offering relevant experience
- 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 £30,000 plus discretionary bonus dependent on qualifications and experience
Location
Dorking, Surrey (partial home working)
Contract and working hours
- Permanent
- Full-time
Please send your CV to Clare Jones: clare@bps-surveyors.co.uk