Associate Surveyor

Carter Jonas LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

At Carter Jonas we boast a strong reputation and prestige, allowing employees to engage with diverse and high-profile projects across various sectors. The company fosters a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged, and employees often cite the supportive culture and friendly colleagues as key highlights of the work environment.

Additionally, Carter Jonas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, and flexible working arrangements, which contribute to a healthy work-life balance. The firm is committed to professional development, providing structured career paths and opportunities for continuous learning.

Moreover, the company emphasizes corporate social responsibility, allowing employees to participate in charity work and sustainability initiatives, which aligns with their values of being approachable, effective, and ambitious. Overall, Carter Jonas combines a dynamic work environment with a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, making it an attractive employer in the property sector.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to lead a diverse portfolio, providing both estate management and professional consultancy advice on portfolios with a national footprint.

The role will be based out of our Birmingham office; however, due to the nature of the portfolio, the successful candidate will be required to travel. As an employer, we also encourage flexible working.

• Manage a team of surveyors and oversee the day-to-day management of rural portfolios.
• Provide professional consultancy advice on rural and land management.
• Ensure the effective management and delivery of services to meet individual client requirements.
• Undertake Red Book Valuations and Market Appraisals.
• Provide strategic advice in relation to disposals.
• Motivate and inspire team members, fostering collaboration and accountability to create a productive work environment.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with the Clients, building trust, collaboration, and confidence.
• Set clear objectives, define roles and responsibilities and ensure each team member is aligned.
• Communicate expectations, set deadlines, goals, and provide regular feedback to the team, actively resolving any concerns or issues.
• Recognise and reward good performance, provide feedback and encourage professional development and provide opportunities for training and growth.
• Assist with hiring, inducting, training and continuous monitoring of employees.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support and guide team members to ensure they manage their portfolios effectively and meet their individual targets, contractual SLA’s and KPI’s.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the team.

What will it take to be successful?

We are looking for applicants who ideally have MRICS, AssocRICS or MARLA qualifications and possess extensive experience in land management. Previous experience of managing a team and strong leadership and proven line management skills are essential. Strong experience of dealing with clients, stakeholders and contractors alongside experience of working in a fast-paced environment where professionalism and flexibility are essential. You will be highly organised, with good time management skills and possess a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A Full Driving license is essential.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes, and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business-minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long-term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth.
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well, and we are accountable.
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm.

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aid their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives.
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others.
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values.
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee.
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business goals.
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.