Commercial Property Surveyor

Job Purpose:

Job Title: Commercial Surveyor 

Advertised Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a.) + benefits.

Location: Remote, with regular travel across our regional network. See here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers

The Canal & River Trust generates significant revenue from businesses operating on our network (such as marinas, boatyard, moorings, hire boat operators, trading boats etc). This income helps the Trust to look after the canals and rivers in our care.

Rent reviews and lease renewals within the Business Boating (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/business-and-trade/business-boating) portfolio arise at a rate faster than can be dealt with by the Regional Property Surveyors.

The Commercial Surveyor will work closely with the Regional Property Surveyors across the midlands and south and will be responsible for implementation and ongoing management of rent reviews and lease renewals many of which are historical across the portfolio. They will also provide support and advice with general lease/property management issues, liaising with the tenant and colleagues to remedy ongoing concerns.

The role is aimed to provide extra resource to improve customer service provided by the Business Boating Team and will regularise and improve income streams and maximise income generation for the Trust.  

Location & coverage

Offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the Midlands & South waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. At times you may be required to work in an adjacent region.

Hubs include: Birmingham, Hatton, Gloucester & Milton Keynes. The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.

See our network map here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network

Key accountabilities:

• Undertake the negotiation of reviews and renewals of existing agreements, ensuring the Trust maximises on additional income opportunities representing best value to the Trust, in accordance with the Charities Act.
• With the Regional Surveyors, identify, promote and develop new income opportunities in existing business areas.
• Maintain a knowledge of the relevant Law and Regulatory legislation to spot new areas of business into which the Trust may profitably venture. Ensure the Trust is protected using the relevant statutory protective provisions available to the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust’s mandatory standards and policies.
• Protect, promote and develop Trust’s waterways and contribute to the Trust's aims to improve safety and increase the number to people using the waterways whilst protecting the heritage and integrity of the inland waterway network.
• Always Displaying the Trust’s values and behaviours.
• Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.

About you

Technical:

• Significant experience in Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews.
• Experience of general property/lease management.
• Ability to provide accurate and concise professional advice and guidance.
• Appropriate experience of working in complex operating environments and at multiple levels.
• Understanding and experience of use of the laws relating to property, land and environment. 
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Experience of creating Charities Act Valuations. 

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, surveying. 
• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with 2 years post qualification, desirable. 

General:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing.
• Strong IT skills including business applications software e.g. MS Office and SharePoint.
• Experience of using property management software; SAP and GIS skills and knowledge are an advantage.
• Friendly approachable confident manner.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, diplomatic and project management skills at various levels essential
• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.
• Ability to manage a complex and multifaceted caseload.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and locations.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Valid driving licence with vehicle.

To apply: click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

In addition to your salary of £40,000 - £45,000, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance of £425 per month, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits). 

Other benefits include:

• Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us