Client Services Director

Placenortheast; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

VACANCY REF: AK1599462N

The Client & Opportunity:

Our client is a well-respected global firm of chartered surveyors & real estate consultants, holding a national network of offices and providing comprehensive property advice to public and private sector organisations throughout the UK and beyond.

Our client has one of the largest rating teams in the UK, along with the largest dedicated Investor Services (Empty Rates) Team, boasting a strong Blue-Chip client base that is continually growing with a robust pipeline of work.

Job Description:

A senior level rating surveyor is required who can specialise in Empty Rates at director/partner level. The successful candidate will work closely within an established national Rating team to help deliver high value workload and facilitate further business growth across the UK.

The role may be based out of one of several regions, ideally London, Birmingham, or Manchester, but other regions such as Bristol, Leeds, or Newcastle are also an option. The successful candidate shall currently:

• Hold relevant experience to join the clients’ Investor Services (Empty Rates) Team.
• Be at Director or Partner level.
• Have experience of dealing with and be comfortable in front of Investor, Developer, Landlord type clients – this is essential.
• Have the ability to grow the client base and their own work.
• Hold MRICS and/or IRRV qualification – preferable, but not essential.
• Have experience of being involved in case work & client relationship/management.
• Be knowledgeable of relevant Case Law and Legislation.
• Be experienced in taking cases to Valuation Tribunal.

Pre-Requisites:

• Excellent technical knowledge including but not limited to relevant legislation and case law.
• Ability to value a broad range of property types.
• Commerciality.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst being an excellent team player.
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational skills, including efficiency, using your own initiative and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Salary & Benefits include:

• A highly competitive base salary of circa £100,000 per annum (D.O.E.).
• Indexed bonuses (% of revenue) to ensure surveyors are rewarded properly and transparently.
• Generous car allowance.
• Full range of benefits including Private Healthcare and Insurance.
• Flexible Office/Home Working balance.
• The office “base” location is flexible as there are various other locations across the UK.
• Holiday policy is “take what you need”.
• Annual Ski Trip plus other regular social events.
• Professional fees paid.
• And much, much more.

To apply for this position or to receive a full Job Specification, please contact Andrew Kingsley on 07879 413 765 or email a copy of your latest CV to [e-mail] quoting the position and reference (AK1599462) for this role.