Apprentice Assistant Surveyor

About Gerald Eve LLP

Gerald Eve provides property consultancy services to investors, occupiers and developers. We operate a national network of nine offices and an International Alliance, with partner firms covering 20 European countries and all major US markets. Our specialist sectors include industrial and logistics, alternative markets, the London office market, public sector and corporate real estate services.

Gerald Eve’s partners take pride in their reputation as leading experts and our highly regarded sector specialist teams continue to attract the best talent in the market. We offer comprehensive property advice to public and private sector clients, which includes over 40 of the FTSE100 and some of the largest property portfolios in the UK. Clients benefit from long-term trusted advisor relationships, with client teams providing advice across the full spectrum of property services.

What sets us apart from our competitors is the way in which we value our people, our size and open plan workspace which supports collaborative working. Gerald Eve thrives as a privately-owned partnership and the “we are all in this together” approach is respected across the business. Our values define our culture: Trust and Integrity, Respect, Friendliness and Excellence. We are a previous Times 100 Best Employer and Estates Gazette Employer of the Year 2018. Our Diversity approach is central to the business, championed by our Senior Partner, Simon Prichard, who is currently Chair of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK and Ireland Board.


What is it like to work at Gerald Eve?

Most new joiners to Gerald Eve remark on the friendly welcome they receive from colleagues. From lunch-time yoga and pilates classes, sports teams and book and chess clubs to pro bono and charity work, we strive to strike the right balance between work and social activities. In 2018, we won the Vitality Healthiest Workplace in the UK award (mid-sized firm) and we encourage healthy eating and mental wellbeing across the business.

We are a responsible business and recognise that our staff often benefit from flexible, agile working arrangements, something we are open to exploring with candidates.


About the Team

The Minerals and Waste Management team comprises of 9 people (inclusive of this role), based across Leeds and London. The Leeds office is headed up by 2 Partners with an Associate, Surveyor, Assistant Surveyor and Rating Administrator. The London Team comprises of 1 Partner and 2 Surveyors. The team are looking for an Assistant Surveyor to work alongside the London team, whilst studying for a BSc in Real Estate Management from University College of Estate Management (UCEM).



Job Description

Gerald Eve is only one of a handful of firms with a dedicated team of specialists operating in this sector. This role has a focus towards specialist rating, however the team do also provide a range of advice which includes lease consultancy, transactional work, valuation, landlord and tenant and compensation and compulsory purchase. The team are seeking a candidate with existing rating knowledge and experience, ideally with an understanding of all methods of valuation including cost based and R&E approaches. This provides an exciting opportunity to secure a new role which covers a wide geographical spread in the southern half of the country dealing with a range of interesting property types both big and small. There may be the opportunity to expand into dealing with other property matters.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspecting properties and preparing inspection notes
• Researching relevant comparable evidence
• Preparing rating valuations
• Preparing CCA submissions and Appeals
• Preparing client reports
• Assisting in the preparation of evidence for tribunal hearings and third party referrals
• Working with cross departmental teams servicing national portfolios

About you

• Genuine interest in rating specialist industrial sector properties.
• IT skills, including high-level Microsoft Word and Excel competencies
• Well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail
• A commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships
• Flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service
• Positive attitude and willing to learn with and develop the team
• A full driving licence preferable / willing to work nationally
  

Salary and benefits

• Salary: competitive based on market, professional experience and qualifications
• Car allowance
• Performance related staff profit share scheme
• 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year.
• Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period)
• Life and Accident insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Wellbeing Allowance
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Interest Free Rental Deposit Loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years’ service
• Professional subscription (MRICS) paid for by the firm

Alongside our competitive compensation and benefits package we offer all our staff the ongoing opportunities to learn and develop, through in-house CPD sessions, further education support as well as internal and external training programmes. Gerald Eve encourage pro-bono work and volunteering as well as regular social and sporting activities to engage with all your colleagues.

Your progression will be supported and guided by managers and mentors using a transparent framework so you can clearly see what you need to do to get to where you want to be.



Working hours

The Firm’s core hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and you may choose to start and end your day around these hours, provided you still do your 7.25 hours per day (e.g. 8.00 am – 4.30pm, 10.00 am – 6.30 pm). There is no requirement for this to be the same each day, but you are required to keep your manager informed. This position also involves out of hours working on an ‘as necessary’ basis. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone; this can be discussed during the application process or upon commencement.



Contact

Vanessa Briggs Gerald Eve LLP 72 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 0AY
Direct tel. 0207 333 6335
Email vbriggs@geraldeve.com



The firm is an equal opportunities employer and applications from persons belonging to minority groups are encouraged.

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The terms and conditions of this appointment may be varied by the firm to meet business requirements and/or to meet changes in best practice or legal requirements.