Andrew Kingsley
Director & Head of Property
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3 days ago
New Homes Sales Consultant
Manchester
OTE – up to £35,000
Background We are currently recruiting a New Homes Sales Consultant for a leading and prestigious property company in Manchester, who is looking to add to their exceptional residential sales team after an extremely busy start at their brand-new development which consists of circa 270 no. high specification units. This award-winning property company is recognised for their quality and customer focus and pride themselves on delivering an exceptional level of customer service, by ensuring that they employ only the highest quality of staff, within their market. About the role Working on the edge of Manchester City Centre, the New Homes Sales Consultant will be responsible for selling local on-site properties to owner-occupiers and investors, managing the sales process from start to finish. As a 360 sales consultant, you will be responsible for the initial marketing of the properties, attending viewings, negotiating offers, and seeing sales through to completion. Daily tasks will be extremely varied, with much of your time being spent on the development complex within the new purpose-built sales suite. You will also be dealing with all of the after sales care, organising events with senior colleagues and also being involved with the social media and marketing for the site. This role is working with an exceptional organisation, who offer genuine career progression with a basic salary of £20,000 but with an OTE of between £30,000 - £35,000. About you We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who is highly professional and has the ability to work under pressure. You must be extremely well presented and have the drive to succeed within your career. Customer service is key to this role, as well as being a strong team player. You must also be computer literate, social media savvy and have 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English. This is a rare opportunity to work within a prestigious organisation, who offer exceptional training, an unrivalled salary and commission package along with a clear path to career progression. We are therefore only looking for exceptional candidates, who have a proven property sales or lettings background. To be considered for this role, you must be highly professional, with the ability to work under pressure, extremely well presented with the drive to succeed within your career. Ideally you will be a graduate (or similar). Further Information The role shall initially be working 5 days per week, Monday to Friday (10 - 5pm) but shall become Tuesday to Saturday (10 – 5pm) towards the end of 2019 / start of 2020. My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the regional market leaders. If you want to be part of creating the best new place to live in Manchester, contact Kingsley today! If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley at Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 for further information.
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5 days ago
Retail Property/Asset Management Surveyor
North West
To £50,000 – Plus Excellent Benefits (D.O.E.)
Background Our client is one of the country’s leading Property Consultancies that provides strategic advice across all aspects of the property arena which includes but is not limited to development, investment, asset/property management, agency, valuation and planning. The Property/Asset Management team is responsible for some of the most prestigious commercial developments across the UK, on behalf of some of the most highly recognised National and International Real Estate organisations. Role Purpose An opportunity has arisen for a Property/Asset Management Surveyor to sit ‘in-house’ and join a highly successful team in the North West and take responsibility and ownership of the following: To deliver high quality day to day lease management, Lease Consultancy Services, High levels of client service delivery & reporting requirements of the portfolio compliance of the Management Agreements and KPI’s. Key Responsibilities Candidates are expected to be responsible for the majority of the following, but training shall be provided on those aspects that you may not necessarily have relevant/sufficient experience of: Attend the Management Meetings with the client and provide effective recommendations within satisfactory timescales. Assist with the delivery of the property management functions and manage operational issues to ensure full resolution, alongside onsite estate teams Utilise management systems for new buildings/property/tenants to include lease set up, rent and service charge management, policies and procedures. Ensure all procedures are relevant and up to date and amend as and when necessary. Ensure all statutory compliance and requirements are met. Providing advice on project delivery as appropriate and provision of additional services, as required. Coordinate, assist, prepare and review the Management Reports, Service Charge Reconciliation Packs and Service Charge Budget Packs. Assist in the preparation and review of the Service Charge Budget to ensure competitively benchmarked against competitors. Co-ordinate and review all turnover certifications and prepare the required forecasts and associated client reporting. Support the finance team with regard to invoicing and credit control and including overview of Management Accounts, where appropriate. Ensure lease events are diarised and reported to clients and their instructions acted upon. Oversee insurance renewals – including client liaison and presentation. Provide any support necessary to the Director and Management team to ensure that all on site contracts are agreed and signed. Requirements RICS qualified – an advantage but not essential Proven track record in retail/commercial property management – 2 years min. Lease Management Tenancy Applications Service Charge Management Retail/Shopping centre experience with knowledge of turnover leases. Health & Safety awareness IT Skills – Property Management Database Good client reporting ability This is an initial 6 month appointment with the potential for extension Competitive Salary of up to £50,000 p.a. equivalent (D.O.E. / Seniority etc) Exceptional benefits are available that you would expect from a market leader To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference for this role.
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6 days ago
Senior / Associate Director – Commercial Valuation Surveyor
North West
Salary – Upto £50K (DOE), Plus Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits
Role Summary With offices throughout the UK, our clients’ Valuation team specialises in the valuation of high level commercial and residential sectors across the UK and more specifically, throughout the region and the team benefit from considerable experience in valuing a wide range of assets and providing specialist advice for loan security, due diligence and transactional advice, financial reporting, performance analysis, IPO, equity raising and development appraisals. The team has more recently provided valuation advice on some of the leading and iconic projects in the North West. This is an Associate Director position (with genuine opportunity for promotion to Director level) within a ‘sub-team’ which will principally involve providing valuations for loan security purposes to a range of high quality clients predominantly within Manchester city centre, and Assets will predominantly be commercial although there will also be valuations of large scale mixed use City Centre schemes. You will be part of a Regional Valuation team that: Values a broad range of asset types including mixed-used prime City Centre Developments Works with major banks and investors among a broad spectrum of local, national and international clients Provides specialist advice to clients based on thorough sector knowledge through wider collaboration with market leading capital markets, agency, research and management teams. Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities: To provide valuations and related advice on a range of property types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the firm; Develop and manage client relationships; Assist the team in achieving target and growing the business line. To work independently within a team context carrying out property inspections and background due diligence; To demonstrate good market knowledge of the areas and sectors you are active in; To prepare and deliver valuations and reports to a very high level of accuracy and quality and to client timetables; To observe RICS regulatory requirements in particular those of the ‘Red Book’; To put clients first and achieve maximum client satisfaction; To work efficiently to help maximise profitability; To ensure the maintenance of all job files and appropriate instruction records in accordance with in-house QA procedures; To observe and implement clients’ procedures to include Quality Assurance, Health & Safety Environmental, IS security and all other policies; To be open to involvement in new areas of work within the valuation business; To be client facing and able to identify opportunities for business growth and fee earning opportunities and help grow the business; To support the Senior and Junior members of the team to achieve team and department objectives; To support graduate team members in their APC preparations; Knowledge, Skills and Experience MRICS qualified, with post-qualification experience Wide commercial Valuation experience Particular enthusiasm and knowledge of Development Valuations Strong market knowledge (ideally – not essential) of the regions’ property market Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Argus Developer and Investor packages Ability to work under tight time constraints in order to deliver high quality service Must be enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent client skills Must be flexible and a team player Must have strong verbal and numerical skills and be comfortable with report writing Must be customer - service driven with strong communication skills Must be able to supervise and delegate to junior members of staff My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders. To apply for this position then please email your CV 0r call Andrew Kingsley on (0 1 6 1) 393 9889 for further information.
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7 days ago
Commercial Valuation Surveyor
Cheshire
Highly Competitive
Background Our client is an established and well respected multi-disciplined property consultancy that provides expert professional advice across a whole spectrum of commercial property. The company acts for a diverse range of clients and the valuation team provides a full regional valuation service for Loan Security, Expert Witness, Family and other valuations, across Cheshire, North Wales and beyond. The Role We are retained to source a new addition to the client’s Valuation Team, and we shall consider candidates from across all levels of experience and seniority from Experienced Graduate Surveyor up to Senior Surveyor or Associate level. The candidate will already have a Valuation background within the Commercial Property Sector, to successfully deliver high levels of current workload but will also hold the ability to effectively carry out business development to expand the valuation service as and when required. With superb administrative support, and access to a wide range of subscription based comparable evidence, along with a vast database of valuers who are able to express their full potential and expertise, with some high quality and exciting instructions. Required Skills & Experience This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join and become an integral part of an ambitious and successful company. Therefore, the successful individual must meet the following criteria; RICS qualified (or approaching RICS Qualification) Registered Valuer (or approaching RV Qualification) Previous experience within the Valuation sector Background in commercial property Ability to work on their own initiative and work unsupervised. Excellent communication and client interfacing skills Proven ability to work as part of a team IT literate Remuneration Competitive basic salary, DOE & Seniority Car Allowance, dependent upon level Generous Holiday Allowance Competitive performance related bonus/commission available Usual pension/healthcare provisions that you would expect from a leading consultancy Career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the regional market leaders. If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley at Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 for further information.
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14 days ago
Senior Property Management Surveyor
Manchester
£35,000 - 38,000
Overall Purpose of Job A multi-disciplinary surveying consultancy with a a strong and well-established Property Asset Management Department both nationally and in their growing regional Manchester office. Acting for investors and occupiers in the office, industrial and retail markets in managing a cross-section of commercial property types, they combine experience and knowledge with innovation and creativity, handling national and international portfolios for a wide variety of clients. As a consequence of continued growth, we have been appointed to source a key individual to join the Property Asset Management team and our client is quite flexible as to the level of experience required being either Senior or Associate level in seniority. This is a true opportunity to join a growing regional team with the potential to advance your career within a short period of time. Ideally, the candidate shall have a minimum of 2 years post RICS qualified property management experience, with solid proven experience of managing assets/portfolios for individual investors, property companies and institutions. THE ROLE The successful candidate shall be involved in the following duties under this role: · Manage the transition of new client/properties and the setting up of new instructions and portfolios · Take a very “hands on” proactive role in property management · Carry out regular property inspections · Be responsible for preparing in advance for client meetings, recording minutes of those meetings and carrying out any actions arising. · Ensure accurate client reports are prepared to the correct specifications and issued to clients in accordance with agreed timescales, subject to approval by line manager as required · Reading and summarising of leases and ensure accurate data is maintained on the property management system and to regularly check update and audit the accuracy of the data · Take a proactive approach in terms of asset management opportunities and the exploiting of potential initiatives · Advance planning for critical lease event dates such as reviews, lease expiries and options and assisting with an implementation strategy · Ensure tenant arrears are proactively managed in conjunction with the central credit control team · Dealing with the tenant and client queries in a timely and efficient manner · Draft review and approve service charge budgets · Review service charge cash flow and budget regularly · Liaise with the building managers and regional facilities managers to ensure that buildings are well maintained, at all times · Approve service charge reconciliations · Invoice approval and ensuring correct coding of expenditure in line with the budgets · Identify and progress opportunities for cross selling activities · Identify opportunities for providing additional services to clients · Building strong working relationship with the existing clients The above list is not exhaustive and the surveyor may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. THE INDIVIDUAL Current/Previous experience in the Property Management sector is essential and all applicants shall possess, amongst other skills, the following attributes: · Have a high attention to detail, well organised and a good initiative level; · Be a team player; · Be articulate, professional and persuasive with a good telephone manner and good report writing skills; · Show the ability to cross sell other services within the organisation; · Ability to work with a relatively high degree of autonomy, with minimal supervision; · Be adaptable and above all keen and enthusiastic; · A desire to progress and the potential to generate new business QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES · MRICS (GP) Qualified · Numerate and technically competent · Strong attention to detail and a practical pragmatic common sense approach to management · Ability to deal with challenging mandates and coping with a high work load · Excellent IT, problem solving, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills · Full, clean driving licence My client offers real scope for career development within a niche regional team to a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the true market leaders. To apply for this position then please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley at Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 for further information.
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25 days ago
Lease Consultancy
Manchester
Upto £50k + Benefits
A leading firm of Chartered Surveyors & Property Consultants, our client provides comprehensive property advice to public and private sector organisations and their clients own some of the largest property portfolios throughout the country. The Position In order to strengthen their Manchester team, our client is looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and commercially aware Lease Consultancy Surveyor to join a successful national team, working across all commercial property types for both owner and occupier clients, throughout the North West. The current team consists of a Director and Surveyor and therefore a Senior Surveyor or Associate is required to compliment the structure and help grow and develop this already successful department. Main Responsibilities Rent Review and Lease Renewal Strategy Lease Interpretation Collation and Analysis of Evidence Rental Valuations Negotiations Arbitration, Independent Expert and Dispute Resolution referrals Advice on Court procedures Lease Restructuring and Renegotiation Dilapidations and Diminution in Value Advice Key Attributes and Qualifications: MRICS Qualified Background in Lease Consultancy There is a strong culture of teamwork but there is still the scope to take a significant degree of personal responsibility for ensuring all client needs are met. To carry out property inspections/viewings, prepare client reports and conduct negotiations. To use strong research and analytical skills to identify and interpret market transactional and rental evidence. To be a strong and effective negotiator on the client’s behalf and to develop effective and long lasting relationships with our clients, using exceptional rapport skills. To use good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a busy and developing caseload. To provide general practice support for the team as required To develop and maintain a strong network of internal and external contacts and to use these contacts in order to further develop business for our client. Proven IT skills, including high-level Microsoft Word and Excel competencies. Well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines. Good written/communication skills 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. Strong drive for results and highly proactive in order to maintain momentum and complete the task. A high degree of analytical ability. Full driving licence. Salary and Benefits Salary: competitive based on market, professional experience and qualifications Car allowance – Highly competitive, dependent upon level Other benefits subject to candidate level and experience To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference for this role.
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about 1 month ago
Portfolio Management Surveyors
Manchester
£40,000 - 60,000 (D.O.E.) + Benefits
THE COMPANY: Our client is a national and well-respected practice and their Portfolio Management team are responsible for circa £11bn of commercial property across its’ UK offices. Working on behalf of fund managers, REITs, private equity groups and foreign investors, the national team help to ensure that their clients’ assets work harder, delivering higher returns and better performance. This is a continually expanding organisation and over the last 12 months they have added some of the best, most dynamic portfolio managers in the industry to add to their already first-class team. THE ROLES Opportunities have arisen within the portfolio management team for a Senior Surveyor and 2 No. Associate Directors for the Manchester Office to help continue delivering the highest levels of satisfaction amongst tenants and clients alike. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To manage and take ‘full ownership’ of a given number of properties – the buck stops with the surveyor. To carry out property inspections and take note of building defects, tenant alterations, occupiers and what is happening in the local area. To draft and present management reports to the client in face to face meetings. To report direct to the client – there is no one to hide behind. To attend meetings with tenants and consultants. Monitor Risk Wise to ensure the properties are compliant with Health & Safety requirements. Ensure service charge budgets and reconciliations are delivered in line with company guidelines & Client KPI’s. To work with facilities managers, credit controllers, client accountants, purchase ledger and treasury and other central functions. To ensure our property management systems are kept up to date at all times. REQUIREMENTS: Experience of managing commercial property in a similar client facing role, particularly mixed-use properties. An understanding of the rationale behind asset management opportunities and showing a readiness to engage in negotiations. An eagerness to find avenues for new clients and work and become involved in the process. The ability to gain trust and respect from colleagues, tenants and contractors. MRICS qualified (desirable, not essential). Understanding and working with Tramps would be beneficial. ON OFFER: A salary ranging from £40,000 - £60,000 per annum Dependent upon Experience. Other Benefits – D.O.E. An opportunity to be part of a company that is committed to engaging with and developing all employees. The opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation, providing both personal and career development opportunities. To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley direct on 0161 393 9889 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference (AK18202) for this role.
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about 1 month ago
Retail Leasing Surveyor (Client-Side)
Manchester
£40,000 - £50,000
The Role Kingsley is working with one of the country’s leading property led organisations, who is looking to appoint an experienced Retail Leasing Surveyor, to be based in the North West. The role is primarily to be responsible for retail schemes located within the North West but other schemes outside of this region will also be included. This is an exciting opportunity to join the in-house leasing/asset management team to help grow and expand both the customer-base and impressive portfolio. With responsibility for tenant engagement, securing and retention, this is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, ambitious and experienced individual to join one of the country’s largest property companies which is experiencing an exciting period of time as they continue to expand the business. Key Responsibilities Lead on tenant engagement acting as an ambassador for the company. Own the leasing process from initial enquiry to signed lease agreement for new business, expansions and renewals. Ensure that the properties match or exceed targeted occupancy rates and maintain high occupancy levels. Set and execute innovative and targeted sales strategies to maximise lead flow across multiple channels. Act as a key point of contact for the tenants / retailers who have located within each scheme or are considering to locate. Deliver clear, concise and professional proposal information, including details of inclusions/exclusions, key deal terms and pricing. Work collaboratively with the wider property team to build and maintain appropriate relationships across the agent community and ensure that they are familiar with the product and offer so that they can best represent the business. Work collaboratively with the wider leasing and research teams to develop direct relationships with prospective tenants. Manage and maintain sales data, ensuring that key data is collected to support business decisions, internal reporting and to learn/improve. Gather and share market insight with the wider team to help improve the company offer. Liaise across multiple internal stakeholders, including: the marketing team to deliver best in class marketing and proposal collateral the asset management team to identify opportunities to grow within our portfolio Requirements MRICS Qualified (preferred, not essential) Experience in Retail Leasing/Agency Established contacts within the retail markets e.g. agency surveyors. Collaborative and team-first mindset, with an ability to work with multiple internal stakeholders to achieve team and business objectives. Highly motivated with a consultative sales approach, and a track record in developing strong customer relationships to achieves objectives. Relentless drive to achieve new levels of performance and customer service, with the ability to challenge the norm and innovate. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a strong commercial acumen. Possesses the gravitas and credibility to build long term relationships. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Solid academics, numerically astute. Strong knowledge of the Retail Sector - some knowledge of food & beverage is preferred but not essential Salary & Benefits: Competitive, Subject to Experience To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley direct on 0161 393 9889 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference for this role.
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about 2 months ago
Estates Technician / Property Administrator
Liverpool
Salary – £22,000 (D.O.E.) Plus Benefits
On behalf of our market leading property consultancy client, we are sourcing for an experienced Property Administrator to be based from its’ Liverpool office to support members of the surveying team and be responsible for the following: Key Responsibilities Set up monthly client meetings Prepare monthly client reports for review by Property Manager and CRM To assist the Property Managers in the day to day property matters Liaising with accounts team on payment of rents and service charge Manage property database changes in accordance with contract SLA’s Co-ordinate Property Inspections for management purposes Liaising with Client on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate Deal with tenants including day to day queries, repair issues, arrears and licence request Prepare quarterly and monthly client reports, attend meetings, prepare minutes, complete actions Deal with tenant applications, assignments, alterations, subletting Working closely with the on-site FM team to assist in the preparation and reconciliation of the service charge budgets Liaise with accounts/ property manager to review write-offs on a quarterly basis and prepare packs for the client Annual Insurance – liaise with the insurers to prepare the annual insurance for all the properties. Liaise with various departments to obtain the relevant information. Ensure spreadsheets are accurately updated and re-charge spreadsheets are completed. Attend quarterly meetings and take minutes Prepare re-charge schedules for all tenants for Insurance Reinstatements fees, prepare letters and collate back up to send to all the tenants. Be first point of contact should additional information is required. Update departmental tracking spreadsheets Review tenancy schedules for accuracy monthly Diary management Assist CRM and Property Manager on day to day queries at client level Person Specification Prior administrative experience ideally gained with the Property Profession Previous service charge experience an advantage, not essential. Tramps Database proficient Pro-active, using initiative Ability to work proactively and cooperatively as a team player Able to work to deadlines and have a flexible approach Extremely professional and approachable Excellent IT skills: Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point (production of high-quality documents, reports and correspondence, diary and email management in Outlook) Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail Excellent communication skills: spelling, grammar and telephone manner. Benefits Salary circa £22,000 25 days holiday Other benefits you would expect from a Leading Property Consultancy To apply for the position of Property Administrator in Liverpool, contact andrew Kingsley on 0151 242 1630 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk Kingsley is a niche leading property recruitment consultancy, and we recruit across the UK, so if you are looking for your next move, call us for a confidential chat on 0151 242 1630 or email andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk Please note, if you do not receive a response within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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about 2 months ago
Portfolio Valuation Surveyor (Commercial)
London
£45,000 - £50,000 (D.O.E.), Plus Benefits
The Role: An opportunity exists for an Associate/Associate Director within the Portfolio Valuation team of a global consultancy, based in London, Margaret Street. The successful candidate will be MRICS qualified and will form part of a team of 15, working closely with 4 Directors, 6 Qualified Valuers and 2 Graduate Surveyors (plus support staff). The majority of time will be spent undertaking regular valuations on behalf of the major UK institutions, property companies, unitised funds and Life Companies. The types of properties valued will include all the main sectors of the market located throughout the UK. This is an opportunity for the right individual to work with an experienced and growing team in an exciting and expanding area of business. Key Duties As part of the team you will be responsible for; Taking responsibility for a number of portfolios and providing valuation advice to clients. Dealing with all aspects of an instruction and with clients without supervision. Become a single point of contact for clients. Inspecting client properties. Carrying out due diligence enquiries. Reporting to clients and senior colleagues and keeping in regular contact. Contributing to discussion and debate on the market and implications for value. In addition to the tasks described above, the job holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time Other Responsibilities Develop and maintain active communication both within the valuation team and other teams. Interact with the wider valuation team and office. Develop new business initiatives. Required Skillls Competence in standard RICS Red Book valuations High attention to detail, well organised and a good initiative level. Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. A team player with leadership potential. Strategic approach to problem solving. Highly motivated. An ability to utilise varying methods of valuation. Computer literate – you will be expected to be conversant with Excel, Word, Argus (Investor and Developer). Salary & benefits Salary subject to experience. 25 days holiday. Pension scheme after 3 months of employment. Life Assurance. Discretionary bonus. Medical Insurance (invitation after one years’ service). My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders. To apply for this position then please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley at Kingsley on 0203 817 7030 for further information.
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about 2 months ago
Commercial Development Surveyor Associate Director / Director
Manchester
Upto £60,000+ Plus Generous Car Allowance & Benefits
The Role & Company Profile: Our client is a significant surveying consultancy, looking to recruit a Commercial Development Surveyor at Associate Director or Director level, within the Development Consultancy team, which is responsible for providing Land Agency and Development Consultancy, across the UK. The role shall be to provide advice to both public and private sector clients from the Manchester office, working alongside our clients’ various professional, agency and investment teams. As well as disposals of land & development opportunities, the team is closely involved with the delivery of mixed use development, strategic land promotion and inner-city regeneration, providing a full national agency and development service to landowners, both public and private sector, and to developers. The team is also a leading advisor on development viability to developers and landowners in support of planning negotiations. The work will include the provision of general and strategic advice on land & development opportunities across the North West region. The role will offer the right candidate an excellent career opportunity to work within a busy and successful team that is seen as market leaders, combining with a network of national offices and specialists from all aspects of the development cycle. Key Requirements: Desired or preferred knowledge, skills and experience for this role include, but are not limited to the following: Previous experience as a Commercial Development Surveyor – 5+ years; RICS qualified; Commercial Property Agency experience across all sectors; Good knowledge of the Planning system; Pro-active approach to sourcing development opportunities; You will have a good network of contacts and demonstrate an ability to bring new work into the business; Experience of Development Appraisal Software including Argus Developer; Excellent communication skills and comfortable at presenting to clients; Leadership and Risk Management skills; Creative skills and an ability to lead from the front; An understanding of Public Sector requirements; Experience in both Public and Private Sector Acquisitions and Disposals; Excellent experience of communication and client interfacing skills; Excellent presentation & negotiation skills as a leading ambassador for the company in the region; Good IT skills; Viability and Appraisal experience with Excel/Prodev/Argus Developer; Achieve new instructions through competitive tender processes; Support and lead on existing contracts; To provide advice on local and national markets; To achieve/help to financial targets; To have a good knowledge and experience of marketing land and development schemes – to include all aspects of due diligence investigations and marketing requirements; To support and assist on large procurement/regeneration projects; To research and produce strategic property reports. Remuneration includes £40,000 to £60,000 + (DOE) Generous car allowance Life ssurance Generous holidays Pension Staff Profit Share Private medical cover etc This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join and lead within this specialist and successful team. You should be commercially focused, have an excellent track record of delivery and be happy working both independently and as part of the team. My client offers real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders. If you wish to apply for this position, please contact or email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley in confidence on 0161 393 9889 for further information.
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about 2 months ago
Asset Management Surveyor - Client-Side
Manchester
£25,000 - £33,000 per annum (D.O.E.) Plus - Car Allowance & Benefits
The Client Our client has been established for over 20 years and is a niche privately-owned Property Investment & Asset Management Company operating in Manchester city centre and across the North West, within both the Commercial and Residential Sectors. The company has successfully grown through successful Acquisition, Investment and Asset Management and is continually looking to enhance its’ portfolio in both size, value and quality. The Role Due to continued success & expansion of the company, our client is looking to appoint a Commercial Asset Manager in a most varied yet supporting role to assist the Commercial Property Director in many aspects, including but not limited to: Project Delivery Asset Management Landlord & Tenant Tenant Liaison The successful candidate does not need to be highly experienced – but will have the desire to learn & progress within this family run business where training will be provided where required. You shall be involved in the management and potential development of allocated commercial properties & sites reporting directly to the Commercial Property Director - this may change from time to time depending upon the business needs. This is a varied role that offers mixed and exciting opportunities, briefly comprising the operation, sales, letting, marketing and customer service to maximise occupancy and profitability by maintaining, enhancing and efficiently managing the portfolio. As a Commercial Asset Manager, you: will work as part of a small dedicated team involved in managing & improving the portfolio. will support other Property Managers within the organisation will receive support, guidance and instructions and report directly to the Commercial Property Director. Main Responsibilities This client-side role offers wide ranging opportunities and responsibilities, and in brief you will be undertaking or assisting with the following: Pro-actively develop and maintain effective tenant relationships Provide timely and accurate reporting to senior colleagues Assisting in the project management of various development projects Completing all processes in accordance with the guidelines, policies, procedures and practices in all aspects of the role. Working with consultant surveyors on new lettings / rent reviews / lease renewals and some in-house leases/licences / property inspectors & maintenance. Preparing terms, licences, solicitor’s instructions, etc. Lease negotiations including preparing in-house leases and/or dealing with solicitors. Liaising with and attending meetings with agents and other consultants relating to re-development, sales, lettings, disposals, marketing etc. Responsible for the effective Business Rates mitigation Any other duties commensurate with your job role, as necessitated by the needs of the business Keys Requirements: Property related Degree, or equivalent Some previous Commercial Property/Asset Management experience Landlord & Tenant experience Demonstrate excellent customer relationships and management experience. Works proactively / highly organised / manage time / prioritise heavy workloads Be numerate & literate with excellent communication skills and able to clearly present and deliver clear and concise ideas to all levels within the organisation. Strong sales negotiation and influencing skills. Good understanding of financial information with the ability to analyse financial data Self-motivated Communication skills with people of different professions and levels of seniority Ability to work in a team as well as using own initiative Working knowledge of Word & Excel Full Driving Licence Salary and Benefits include: Salary: £25,000 - £33,000 per annum (D.O.E.) Car Allowance (D.O.E.) 25 days’ holiday To apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley on 0161 393 9889 or email a copy of your latest CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference for this role.
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