VACANCY! VACANCY!! VACANCY!!! A Real Estate Company in Lekki phase 1 is looking for an applicant to fill the position of *Estate Surveyor* Job Description As a commercial/residential surveyor, you'll deal with all aspects of residential and commercial property in our organization. Principal activities are related to the management, purchase, sale or leasing of land and property, as well as valuing and surveying property. You may act as an agent, broker or auctioneer during a sale and may also carry out contract negotiations between landlords and tenants. *Responsibilities* As a commercial/residential surveyor, you'll need to:
value properties by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market
take accurate measurements of sites and premises
assess the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact
Purchase land and secure funding
visit sites at all stages of development, from green field to foundations and completed buildings
write detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for mortgages and other purposes, marketability and building surveys
negotiate with confidence, orally and in writing, on issues such as rents, sell and buy properties and sites on behalf of clients
apply appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforce health and safety regulations
assess properties for business rates, capital taxation, acquisitions and disposals
manage large property portfolios for your clients and advise them on the purchase and sale of individual investments (if you specialise in investment)
manage all kinds of property on behalf of a landlord to meet the landlord's contractual obligations. This will include ensuring compliance with the conditions of the tenancy, collecting rents and handling building maintenance and repair (if you specialise in management)
work closely with other professionals such as highways and structural engineers, town planners and architects, in considering new developmentsÂ
What to expect
Work is office based but also involves a lot of time out of the office, attending meetings, visiting sites and meeting with clients. The dress code tends to be smart and you'll be expected to dress smartly, even when visiting sites. Qualifications Applicants must have minimum of Bsc in any related courses including:Â
building construction management
building surveying
Construction management
estate management
facilities management
quantity surveying.
Skills Needed You'll need to show:
enthusiasm and commitment for the surveying profession
good oral and written communication
excellent interpersonal skills
negotiation skills
strong numeracy skills
readiness to take responsibility and act on your own initiative
the ability to work as part of a team
the ability to remain calm under pressure
the ability to develop and maintain a network of professional contacts
good physical mobility in order to survey a site, a building under construction or an inaccessible part of a residential property
a driving licence - this is usually essential,Â
Work experience Pre-entry work experience is highly regarded. Relevant experience might include clerical or sales work with an estate agency or labouring on a building site to learn how buildings are constructed. Â