Qualified Chartered Surveyor

Background

Balfours LLP are seeking a capable Chartered Surveyor to be based at a key client’s Estate Office in South Cheshire on an initial 9-12-month secondment, with potential to extend for the right candidate or move to be based in the Balfours Shrewsbury Head Office. 

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on an extensively diversified and modern Estate comprising broadly; 6,500 acres of let and in hand farmland, mainly dairy holdings, let cottages, a large portfolio of let commercial properties, a thriving events business and an establishing tourism and leisure business.  In addition, the successful candidate will be supported by Balfours LLP team, based in Shrewsbury, providing professional development and advice. 

Balfours LLP represent the very best in property services across the country and offer a comprehensive suite of property services in an approachable and professional manner predominantly, but not exclusively, in Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, and Wales. 

The Role  

The successful candidate will be a qualified Surveyor and will be based at the Estate office in Cheshire.  Ideally the candidate will have a rural estate management understanding and experience in residential, commercial and agricultural property, tenancy legislation, property management and building maintenance.

The successful candidate will be assisting the Senior Management Team and support in general Estate Management, focussing on the management of the residential let portfolio, residential and commercial tenancy matters, building maintenance, property refurbishment and tenant engagement.   The portfolio comprises over 150 residential properties, of which the majority are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies and Rent Act tenancies, with some to be managed as part of the emerging leisure enterprise on the Estate.  The properties are well maintained and the role will be supported by an in-house administration team.  In addition, the role will include assisting with commercial property matters, land and other rural estate management.

The Surveyor must specifically:

Be confident in working in an Estate Office environment with strong knowledge of residential property management, building maintenance and legislation. They should be happy to work in a team, both based in an Estate Office but supported by a wider team remotely.  

General Duties 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a large residential portfolio and take the lead on managing administrators, building contractors and other professionals relating to the residential management.  They will be expected on a day to day basis to be able to manage all residential tenancy matters.  This will include instructing residential lettings (which are marketed and let by a third party), managing repairs, refurbishments and building contractors, dealing with tenancy matters and enquiries and supporting the senior management team in making strategic decisions on the property portfolio.

Key Attributes

• Professionally delivering all contracted services to the highest standard and to statutory legislation
• Being capable of thinking strategically and working to a strategic Estate plan
• Being confident in residential building maintenance and repair, overseeing full refurbishments of vacant properties, managing third party building contractors.
• Being knowledgeable in residential legislation and best practice for residential, commercial and agricultural management. 
• Managing and working to budgets and KPIs.
• Ensuring client confidentially and discretion.
• Maintaining professional standards and brand.
• Fostering good communication and team spirit.
• Prioritising tasks and workloads. 
• Being self-motivated and motivating colleagues when needed.
• Working in an Estate office being supported by a team based in a different location. 

Candidate Profile 

The successful candidate should possess the following experience; 

• MRICS
• Technically competent in estate management, specifically residential and commercial management, building construction and maintenance with some understanding of agricultural management
• Organised, detailed and thorough
• Professional in attitude and execution
• Competency in the use and application of technology (IT)
• Understand the principle of professional service and the priority of the professional  

Remuneration

Remuneration will consist of a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, as well as other benefits including salary sacrifice options, pension and 28 days paid holiday including statutory days.

Prospects

Good prospects for professional development both within the Estate and with Balfours LLP.

Location

The successful candidate will be part of the Team at Balfours Head Office in Shrewsbury, but their place of work will be an Estate office in South Cheshire, located between Chester and Whitchurch.   

Recruitment Process

Balfours LLP understands the challenges involved in recruiting this pivotal role and the importance of the actual process in terms of influencing a candidate’s perception of the organisation. 

The process is intended to allow both parties to have sufficient time and opportunity to assess cultural and team fit and the balance between individual and organisations aspirations. Our objective is to ensure there is clarity around the role itself, the key challenges and priorities going forward.   

The process will be as follows: -

Candidates will be interviewed by two Balfours Partners.

Shortlisted Candidates will be interview by the Senior Management Team of the Estate, together with two Balfours Partners.   

The desire is to make the appointment before the end of September 2024 and client interviews will take place in Shrewsbury.

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