The Role
We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual who demonstrate the attributes that are fundamental to becoming a successful surveyor. We are looking for an individual to join the London Commercial Valuation team based out of our 7 Harewood Avenue UK Headquarters office.
As an apprentice, you would be enrolled in Apprentice Programme training and will be provided with support and guidance to become a qualified Chartered Surveyor with the RICS.
If you have not yet obtained a degree you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 RICS Surveyor Apprenticeship, which takes approximately five years to complete. Through this route you will obtain a BSc Real Estate degree and full Chartered Surveyor status.
If you already have a degree you will be enrolled onto the Level 7 RICS Surveyor Apprenticeship, which takes approximately 2.5 years to complete. Via this route you will obtain an MSc Real Estate degree and full Chartered Surveyor status.
The role will be primarily within the London Commercial Valuation team, where you will be involved in projects and transactions for the Team’s broad range of clients. You will also have opportunities to experience in other parts of our Commercial team in order to provide you with relevant experience. Equally, we will support you with time off to study throughout the apprenticeship programme.
You will also be assigned a Buddy, Supervisor and Counsellor upon joining.
Training and development
- Full APC training via apprenticeship training provider, and continued support from the business;
- Pre-APC mock interviews/presentation training and seminars;
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures.
Responsibilities
- To work on day to day tasks as set by line manager and APC supervisor within the London Commercial Valuation Team;
- To take responsibility for work and projects as appropriate to the team;
- To liaise with APC supervisor and counsellor on a regular basis to discuss progress towards the APC;
- Primarily involved in the production of secured lending valuation reports and requisite analysis
- Relevant understanding of business/departmental context;
- Accuracy and quality of reporting to clients;
- Is responsive to the needs of the client and looks for ways to improve products and services.
- Proactive in building relationships with internal and external service providers and responsive and helpful to external clients.
- Has a small network of internal and external contacts, and willingness to extend.
- Actively takes an interest in learning from others
- Proactively communicates to colleagues and others;
- Works collaboratively with others in a team;
- Ability to work flexibly, on own initiative and as part of a team;
- Ability to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy;
Person specification
- Have obtained 96 UCAS tariff points or an equivalent level through recognised qualifications
- Have GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification.
- Property work experience (desired however not essential)
- Competent using all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
- Interpersonal skills – confident communicators with the ability to express opinions clearly and convincingly;
- Achievement/determination – strong track record of academic and personal achievement
- Motivated and committed to a career within Surveying;
- Analytical capability – good problem-solving skills and logical approach.
- First class ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
- Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
- Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.