Firmin Recruit LTD

Firmin Recruit is delighted to be working with our well-established, successful, and forward-thinking company, who is looking for an articulate and experienced Building Surveyor to join their business. The ideal candidate will be analytical and perspective with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner. The suitable candidate will need to be able to work without supervision, but will be team-oriented as well as showing flexibility, commitment, and be commercially aware. To be considered for this role, candidates must be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer and be able to show they have extensive valuation and landlord & tenant knowledge within the commercial and residential development sector. Candidates must hold a clean, full UK driving licence and be able to provide their own or have everyday access to a vehicle (with business insurance) for this role. OVERVIEW OF ROLE Working within the Valuation and Leasehold Department, assisting in providing a range of professional surveying services, including property valuation and Landlord and Tenant advice. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assist our team of Chartered Surveyors in their work, including: - Conducting all professional work, including rent reviews and lease renewals, whilst also identifying potential opportunities to re-gear existing leases. Undertake a wide range of valuation instructions, using the comparative, investment, and residual methods, which will be a combination of both portfolio and loan security work for major institutions, property companies, and banks. Valuing properties by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market. Taking accurate measurements of sites and premises. Assessing the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact. Visiting sites at all stages of development, from green field to foundations and completed buildings. Writing detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for secured lending, and other purposes, and marketability. Negotiating with confidence, orally and in writing, on issues such as rents. Applying appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforcing health and safety regulations. assessing properties for capital taxation, acquisitions, and disposals. Dealing with leasehold enfranchisement and understanding its legislation. Making Planning, Environmental, and other Statutory enquiries Legislation Up-to-date knowledge of : Red Book RICS Valuation, maintaining professional standards and complying with its mandatory rules, best practice guidance, and related commentary for undertaking asset valuations. Current RICS legislation Current relevant legislation RICS Measuring Standards Rating Consultancy Code of Practice Health and Safety regulations and requirements SKILLS REQUIRED Office/IT Administration Use and understanding of Valuation Exchange and other online sites used by clients for issuing instructions and uploading reports Using development software such as ProDev for development appraisals and Excel Spreadsheets for valuation calculations Use digital dictation and digital measuring devices Good communication skills Good IT skills Taking responsibility for own caseload, Contributing towards the team's fee, billing, and profit targets. Liaise with clients and support the team to develop the client portfolio when necessary. Support the team profile in the market and develop internal and external networks for business opportunities, identifying areas for cross-selling where appropriate. Be a member or Fellow of the RICS and an RICS registered Valuer To build and maintain good relationships between the employer and its clients, whilst actively promoting the Company by meeting and developing relationships with new and potential clients. Hours : 9 am- 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch Days : Full-time or Part-time Location : Happy for remote working or can be based in any of their branches, Gravesend, Gillingham, Maidstone, or Canterbury. Contract: Permanent or happy to take self-employed on a consultant position Driving: Must have a Driving Licence, business insurance, and full use of a car Benefits: Medicash & Benenden after one year of service, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, etc. My client is NOT looking for an APC Graduate. If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your C V. Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of the client.

Firmin Recruit is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Administration Assistant -Insurance Dept for our established client based in Gravesend, Kent. Hours: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday ( Monday is a must, other days can be negotiable) This role is a permanent Part-time Role The Role: The role is working as administrative support to the Insurance Team, dealing with all aspects of administrative support. The duties include: Logging of insurance claims and liaising with the claims handler when required Issuing policy documentation Deal with cancellation of cover due to sales/lapses Ensure the property owner's cover is correct for each client Insurance renewals for all policies administered by the Insurance Dept Maintaining claims, engineering register, and third-party schedule process account payments to the computer system Deal with general insurance queries and issues arising for all insurance clients and property managers, etc. Typing General administration duties. Suitable Candidate: The suitable candidate will need to have previous administration experience, good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail is essential. The role requires someone with strong Word and Excel skills with good interpersonal skills, and a good attention to detail. The suitable candidate needs to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to keep a cool head are necessary Benefits : Medicash, Benenden Health Care ( after one year of service), 22 days holiday ( pro-rated), extra days at Christmas + Bank Holidays, Learning & Development Programme, Long Service Award, Pension, company events, etc Our client is Town Centre-based and situated within walking distance of Gravesend's train and bus station. Town Centre parking permit available from the Council to give half price parking in a range of local car parks. If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV. Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of our client.

Firmin Recruit is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Administration Assistant -Insurance Dept for our established client based in Gravesend, Kent. Hours: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday ( Monday is a must, other days can be negotiable) This role is a permanent Part-time Role The Role: The role is working as administrative support to the Insurance Team, dealing with all aspects of administrative support. The duties include: Logging of insurance claims and liaising with the claims handler when required Issuing policy documentation Deal with cancellation of cover due to sales/lapses Ensure the property owner's cover is correct for each client Insurance renewals for all policies administered by the Insurance Dept Maintaining claims, engineering register, and third-party schedule process account payments to the computer system Deal with general insurance queries and issues arising for all insurance clients and property managers, etc. Typing General administration duties. Suitable Candidate: The suitable candidate will need to have previous administration experience, good interpersonal skills, and attention to detail is essential. The role requires someone with strong Word and Excel skills with good interpersonal skills, and a good attention to detail. The suitable candidate needs to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to keep a cool head are necessary Benefits : Medicash, Benenden Health Care ( after one year of service), 22 days holiday ( pro-rated), extra days at Christmas + Bank Holidays, Learning & Development Programme, Long Service Award, Pension, company events, etc Our client is Town Centre-based and situated within walking distance of Gravesend's train and bus station. Town Centre parking permit available from the Council to give half price parking in a range of local car parks. If you have the necessary experience and would like more information about this role, please send your CV. Firmin Recruit is an agency working on behalf of our client.

Our client is a well-established Commercial/Residential Lettings company who have been established for many years and deals with Residential, Commercial, and Students Lettings over several offices in the Kent area. Our client is looking for an experienced Student Lettings/Residential Property Manager to compliment their fantastic team. Role: Residential Lettings Assistant Or Student Letting Manager. The Role: As a Property Manager, you will work in a demanding environment that has large peaks and troughs throughout the year. You will work as part of a Students Lettings team and is necessary to be a team player with the ability to work and deal with people from all walks of life including clients and contractors and you will need to build a professional working relationship. You will undertake viewings with potential tenants and perform check ins, check-outs, and carry out general property manager duties as necessary including administration. Suitable Candidate: Previous Student lettings/ Residential lettings or property experience is required Strong attention to detail and good Microsoft Office skills is required. The successful candidate will need to have a driving license and full use of a car. Strong administration and IT skills including Word and Excel. Strong team player Previous student Lettings experience desirable, however previous experience in Residential Lettings or Property management experience is also of interest Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required Hours : 9am - 5.30 pm Monday -Friday. Occasional Saturday hours will be required based on departmental needs during peak periods Holidays : 25 Days + extra days at Christmas Benefits : Health Care, Parking, Medicash, 25 Hol + Bank Hol, Learning & Development Programme, Long Service Awards, Pension, Social Events, Casual Dress etc This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous residential or student lettings experience who is looking for their next career move. If you have the necessary skills and would like more information regarding this role, please send your CV now. Firmin Recruit is a recruitment agency working on behalf of our client