Surveyor - Residential Valuation

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The role of a Surveyor within our market leading Residential Valuation Team includes inspections, research and client contact. The emphasis of the role is on being part of a team with a proven track record and excellent reputation within the regions. Like all team members they will be expected to have strong relationships with their peers across the firm and the wider industry and be willing to assist others within the team. This role will be based in our Manchester office which has recently opened this year. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out inspections and surveys.
• Prepare valuations for loan security on residential investment / development and owner occupier properties.
• Utilising valuation packages (Argus / Rightmove plus etc) and Excel to produce valuations.
• Confident to collate research into schedules reports and appraisals.
• Support senior team members in building successful business relationships, with the aim of building a client base, with support, over time.
• Attending meetings and client events. MAIN CAPABILITIES
• MRICS qualified.
• Prior valuation experience.
• Inspires client respect and confidence.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• An understanding of appraisals / cashflows and report writing.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential.
• A team player.
• Enjoy hard work in a collegiate and sociable environment.
• Ability to travel throughout northern England.
• Full driving licence. WHY WORK WITH US? Our approach at Allsop can be summed up as extremely efficient and professional with a lively and open working environment. We recognise the importance of helping individuals develop and we ensure that they have the expert knowledge and skills to provide a first class service to our clients. We know that our staff are our main asset and with a firm belief that people should enjoy what they do, we go to great lengths to look after them.
• An owner managed business.
• We have around 250 staff operating in London, Leeds and Manchester.
• One of the UK's most successful property consultancies.
• No 1 UK Property Auction House with dedicated commercial and residential teams.
• Friendly.
• Non bureaucratic. We are not a corporate style firm; we have a friendly culture, and we like to think we are all one big team. Our offices are completely open plan, and we encourage open communication and collaborative working. Our Managing, Senior and Equity Partners are all based in the open plan office. This role will be based in our Manchester office. PACKAGE AND BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary, car allowance and a departmental / commission bonus. Additionally, we offer a full range of benefits including BUPA private healthcare, pension scheme with 5% employer contributions, life insurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, daily office fruit, training and development, plenty of social events and more. Our offices typically close over the Christmas period for 3-5 days, with colleagues “on leave” but not having to take annual leave to enjoy these days off.