This is an exciting opportunity to join Berrys as a Chartered Surveyor (Rural) Degree Apprentice (in association with Harper Adams University) starting September 2023 Shrewsbury Office.
This is a permanent role where you will undertake a 5 year apprenticeship programme with Harper Adams University, during which you will be supported with on the job training in a supportive and friendly environment.
This apprenticeship leads to a qualified profession (MRICS). We will support you to achieve this as part of the structured programme. Once qualified you will have the opportunity to grow further within the business.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Duties:
Assisting in sales and lettings of property, largely rural and village.
Assisting in the preparation of Planning Promotion Agreements for future residential development sites and the negotiation of sales of development sites with the benefit of planning permission.
Assisting with Property Valuations on behalf of private clients and banks and other lending institutions; which will include rural, residential and commercial elements.
Compensation claims, grants and subsides.
Areas of professional work will include providing advice to both landlords and tenants, as well as estate management
Identifying new business opportunities and promoting the brand throughout the region.
Managing and developing client relationships (new and existing).
Supporting delivery of the business plan including delivery of agreed targets.
Liaising with contractors, clients and colleagues.
Assisting in the delivery of agreed financial targets and being responsible for managing own performance whilst exceeding in core technical skills.
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Requirements:
Minimum of 3 A Levels A-C
Excellent IT skills
Good communication skills
A strong understanding of client confidentiality
Willingness to learn & join a growing team
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Benefits:
We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
Potential for discretionary bonus
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
About the Company:
At Berrys, we do things a little differently to all the rest. With a team of forwardthinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects and business consultants, we offer all your property-related services under one roof. By working together, we deliver results. Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows us to see the full picture.
With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face, and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion. With six offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.
If you think that you are suitable for this Apprentice Rural Surveyor position, please apply now!
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th March 2023
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join Berrys as a Chartered Surveyor (Rural) Degree Apprentice (in association with Harper Adams University) starting September 2023 Shrewsbury Office.
This is a permanent role where you will undertake a 5 year apprenticeship programme with Harper Adams University, during which you will be supported with on the job training in a supportive and friendly environment.
This apprenticeship leads to a qualified profession (MRICS). We will support you to achieve this as part of the structured programme. Once qualified you will have the opportunity to grow further within the business.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Duties:
Assisting in sales and lettings of property, largely rural and village.
Assisting in the preparation of Planning Promotion Agreements for future residential development sites and the negotiation of sales of development sites with the benefit of planning permission.
Assisting with Property Valuations on behalf of private clients and banks and other lending institutions; which will include rural, residential and commercial elements.
Compensation claims, grants and subsides.
Areas of professional work will include providing advice to both landlords and tenants, as well as estate management
Identifying new business opportunities and promoting the brand throughout the region.
Managing and developing client relationships (new and existing).
Supporting delivery of the business plan including delivery of agreed targets.
Liaising with contractors, clients and colleagues.
Assisting in the delivery of agreed financial targets and being responsible for managing own performance whilst exceeding in core technical skills.
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Requirements:
Minimum of 3 A Levels A-C
Excellent IT skills
Good communication skills
A strong understanding of client confidentiality
Willingness to learn & join a growing team
Apprentice Rural Surveyor Benefits:
We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
Potential for discretionary bonus
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
About the Company:
At Berrys, we do things a little differently to all the rest. With a team of forwardthinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects and business consultants, we offer all your property-related services under one roof. By working together, we deliver results. Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows us to see the full picture.
With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face, and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion. With six offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.
If you think that you are suitable for this Apprentice Rural Surveyor position, please apply now!
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th March 2023
This is an exciting opportunity to join Berrys as a Building Surveying/ Project Management Degree Apprentice starting September 2022 at our Oxford Office. This is a permanent role where you will undertake a 5 year apprenticeship programme, during which you will be supported with on the job training in a supportive and friendly environment.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Duties:
Areas of professional work will include assisting surveyors with completion of jobs including site visits, project meetings, defect diagnosis, report writing among many other things.
Working effectively with the team, helping with various business development tasks.
Attending internal and client meetings.
Liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues from across the country
Learning how to manage of every aspect of the design, cost, programming, construction, fitting out and completion of a development project. This apprenticeship leads to a degree (BSc) and ultimately to a qualified profession (MRICS). We will support you to achieve this as part of the structured programme. Once qualified you will have the opportunity to grow further within the business.
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Requirements:
Minimum of 3 A Levels A-C
Excellent IT skills
Good communication skills
Willingness to learn & join a growing team
A driving licence will be preferable
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Benefits:
We will offer a competitive salary that is above the National Apprenticeship Wage
Potential for discretionary bonus
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
About the Company:
At Berrys, we do things a little differently to all the rest. With a team of forward thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects and business consultants, we offer all your property-related services under one roof. By working together, we deliver results. Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows us to see the full picture.
With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face, and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion. With six offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.
If you think that you are suitable for this Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager position, please apply now!
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th March 2023
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join Berrys as a Building Surveying/ Project Management Degree Apprentice starting September 2022 at our Oxford Office. This is a permanent role where you will undertake a 5 year apprenticeship programme, during which you will be supported with on the job training in a supportive and friendly environment.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Duties:
Areas of professional work will include assisting surveyors with completion of jobs including site visits, project meetings, defect diagnosis, report writing among many other things.
Working effectively with the team, helping with various business development tasks.
Attending internal and client meetings.
Liaising with clients, contractors, and colleagues from across the country
Learning how to manage of every aspect of the design, cost, programming, construction, fitting out and completion of a development project. This apprenticeship leads to a degree (BSc) and ultimately to a qualified profession (MRICS). We will support you to achieve this as part of the structured programme. Once qualified you will have the opportunity to grow further within the business.
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Requirements:
Minimum of 3 A Levels A-C
Excellent IT skills
Good communication skills
Willingness to learn & join a growing team
A driving licence will be preferable
Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager Benefits:
We will offer a competitive salary that is above the National Apprenticeship Wage
Potential for discretionary bonus
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
About the Company:
At Berrys, we do things a little differently to all the rest. With a team of forward thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects and business consultants, we offer all your property-related services under one roof. By working together, we deliver results. Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows us to see the full picture.
With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face, and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion. With six offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.
If you think that you are suitable for this Apprentice Building Surveyor / Project Manager position, please apply now!
Closing Date: Friday 24th February 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th March 2023
A property investment company based in Buckinghamshire has numerous retained commercial and residential property assets within its property portfolio and as such are looking for a Technical Manager. Our client is looking to substantially grow the portfolio through the acquisition of a wide variety of property assets including retail, industrial, offices, residential and leisure properties. Taken together with the existing portfolio there exists a wide range of opportunities to create further value through refurbishment and redevelopment of the property assets. Working as part of the acquisitions team the purpose of the role is to ensure information is produced, checked and distributed on programme to the correct quality and within budget to enable effective sub-contract procurement and build programmes to be met. The company requires a rounded individual who will help deliver these projects through the planning, design and build phase. This role would suit a practically minded individual from a technical background. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Appointing and managing design teams and consultants and liaising with architects, engineers, party wall surveyors, building control and town planners. Assist with the preparation of technical budgets when requested. Check drawings to ensure the proposals / details are practical and economical. In all matters to refer where necessary for advice and guidance to supervisors. Check all drawings to ensure proposals / details are practical and economic and where necessary Improvements which will result in cost / time reductions. Ensure consultants are appointed in sufficient time to meet the agreed programme following sign off from supervisors. Ensure clearance of Building Regulations and other relevant conditions. Prepare and update specifications in association with the Sales and Lettings departments. Ensure the effective co-ordination of planning, Design Freeze and working drawings ensuring that discrepancies are reported and agreed. Organise the approval of specialist drawings through consultants as necessary. Resolve design and building problems contacting relevant personnel and consultants as appropriate. Liaise with acquisitions surveyor and internal planning, architects, projects, estates and sales/lettings departments. Approve consultants claim for payment in conjunction with Development Manager. Prepare and submit information pursuant to planning conditions, chasing them through to discharge in a timely manner. As required, evaluate requirements for environmental standards and seek the most economic way forward. Obtain service information and quotations and place order to meet the building programme following the relevant approval ensuring the services are procured in the most financially economic way. Organise for disconnection or alteration of existing services for building purposes when necessary. Organise / procure postal addresses, SAP calculations, heating layouts, sanitary ware schedules and other pertinent technical information that may be applicable. Organise and administer where relevant Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 agreements where necessary. Organise consultants to carry out all necessary site surveys, soil report and contamination report etc. Perform duties as CDM Co-ordinator referring to the Development Manager (acting as Principle Contractor) where necessary. Under the duties above, to prepare pre-construction information plans, issue F10’s, review where requested Health & Safety documentation and method statements. Prepare an Operations & Maintenance Manual incorporating a Health & Safety File for hand over to management company or estates department. Register sites with NHBC and Local Authority where appropriate. Ensure that the technical budget is updated as necessary with all orders placed, and all invoices paid. Place contracts within budget values where possible, seeking confirmation of order prior to proceeding and consulting Development Manager for guidance if the consultants’ quotation exceeds the budget value. Attend to consultants’ contract administration. Comply with company contracts, regulations and administration systems in force at the time. Keep up to date with correct building products, techniques, regulations and legislation that may impact the performance of the required duties. If requested to write to consultants of delays / additional costs occur and give appropriate notices where necessary regarding contra charges. Ensure Party Wall surveyors are appointed where relevant. Support the estates department with any technical queries, including preparation of lease plans. Liaise with the maintenance manager on the existing portfolio in monitoring and recording compliance with regard to all standard health and safety matters including; – Deregulation Act 2015 – the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in all residential properties. Placement of up to date Health and Safety manuals in the reception of all multi-let buildings Legionella risk assessment and testing Asbestos survey reports EPC certificates Fire safety Gas safety certificates Electrical certificates Only when agreed with the Acquisitions Director: Revise consultant’s programme Alter the company’s standard Consultants Contract Terms & Conditions Agree initial, or subsequently alter, professional fees Withdraw or reduce the value of the contra charges Increase the value of the consultant’s account Terminate consultant’s contract Execute legally binding agreement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Experienced Technical Manager Ability to communicate well at all levels and with all parties Strong auditing skills and diligent Enthusiasm Professional attitude Transparent Hands on approach and willing to take ownership IT literate Good eye for detail Works well under pressure Excellent time management skills
Feb 19, 2020
Full time
A property investment company based in Buckinghamshire has numerous retained commercial and residential property assets within its property portfolio and as such are looking for a Technical Manager. Our client is looking to substantially grow the portfolio through the acquisition of a wide variety of property assets including retail, industrial, offices, residential and leisure properties. Taken together with the existing portfolio there exists a wide range of opportunities to create further value through refurbishment and redevelopment of the property assets. Working as part of the acquisitions team the purpose of the role is to ensure information is produced, checked and distributed on programme to the correct quality and within budget to enable effective sub-contract procurement and build programmes to be met. The company requires a rounded individual who will help deliver these projects through the planning, design and build phase. This role would suit a practically minded individual from a technical background. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Appointing and managing design teams and consultants and liaising with architects, engineers, party wall surveyors, building control and town planners. Assist with the preparation of technical budgets when requested. Check drawings to ensure the proposals / details are practical and economical. In all matters to refer where necessary for advice and guidance to supervisors. Check all drawings to ensure proposals / details are practical and economic and where necessary Improvements which will result in cost / time reductions. Ensure consultants are appointed in sufficient time to meet the agreed programme following sign off from supervisors. Ensure clearance of Building Regulations and other relevant conditions. Prepare and update specifications in association with the Sales and Lettings departments. Ensure the effective co-ordination of planning, Design Freeze and working drawings ensuring that discrepancies are reported and agreed. Organise the approval of specialist drawings through consultants as necessary. Resolve design and building problems contacting relevant personnel and consultants as appropriate. Liaise with acquisitions surveyor and internal planning, architects, projects, estates and sales/lettings departments. Approve consultants claim for payment in conjunction with Development Manager. Prepare and submit information pursuant to planning conditions, chasing them through to discharge in a timely manner. As required, evaluate requirements for environmental standards and seek the most economic way forward. Obtain service information and quotations and place order to meet the building programme following the relevant approval ensuring the services are procured in the most financially economic way. Organise for disconnection or alteration of existing services for building purposes when necessary. Organise / procure postal addresses, SAP calculations, heating layouts, sanitary ware schedules and other pertinent technical information that may be applicable. Organise and administer where relevant Section 38, Section 104, Section 278 agreements where necessary. Organise consultants to carry out all necessary site surveys, soil report and contamination report etc. Perform duties as CDM Co-ordinator referring to the Development Manager (acting as Principle Contractor) where necessary. Under the duties above, to prepare pre-construction information plans, issue F10’s, review where requested Health & Safety documentation and method statements. Prepare an Operations & Maintenance Manual incorporating a Health & Safety File for hand over to management company or estates department. Register sites with NHBC and Local Authority where appropriate. Ensure that the technical budget is updated as necessary with all orders placed, and all invoices paid. Place contracts within budget values where possible, seeking confirmation of order prior to proceeding and consulting Development Manager for guidance if the consultants’ quotation exceeds the budget value. Attend to consultants’ contract administration. Comply with company contracts, regulations and administration systems in force at the time. Keep up to date with correct building products, techniques, regulations and legislation that may impact the performance of the required duties. If requested to write to consultants of delays / additional costs occur and give appropriate notices where necessary regarding contra charges. Ensure Party Wall surveyors are appointed where relevant. Support the estates department with any technical queries, including preparation of lease plans. Liaise with the maintenance manager on the existing portfolio in monitoring and recording compliance with regard to all standard health and safety matters including; – Deregulation Act 2015 – the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in all residential properties. Placement of up to date Health and Safety manuals in the reception of all multi-let buildings Legionella risk assessment and testing Asbestos survey reports EPC certificates Fire safety Gas safety certificates Electrical certificates Only when agreed with the Acquisitions Director: Revise consultant’s programme Alter the company’s standard Consultants Contract Terms & Conditions Agree initial, or subsequently alter, professional fees Withdraw or reduce the value of the contra charges Increase the value of the consultant’s account Terminate consultant’s contract Execute legally binding agreement. SKILLS REQUIRED: Experienced Technical Manager Ability to communicate well at all levels and with all parties Strong auditing skills and diligent Enthusiasm Professional attitude Transparent Hands on approach and willing to take ownership IT literate Good eye for detail Works well under pressure Excellent time management skills