What we are looking for
Are you looking for your first step on the ladder as a Surveyor?
Do you have the drive and ambition to become a first-class General Practice Surveyor within the marine and ports industry?
We are looking to recruit an ambitious and determined Graduate Surveyor from a real estate, business or equivalent degree background to support our small and dedicated Estates team based at our Gravesend offices.
You should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You will also have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team or on your own initiative. A self-starter with an appetite to build a successful career in property valuation and surveying.
A little bit about us
The Port of London Authority [PLA] is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames, home to the UK’s biggest port and busiest inland waterway. The PLA is a self-financing Public Trust with responsibility for administering the UK's premier port, maintaining the safety of navigation throughout its limits and for the conservancy of 95 miles of the tidal River Thames.
The river is set to play a key role in the UK’s move towards a Net Zero economy and in transforming urban logistics too.
The opportunities for the future are captured in the updated Thames Vision 2050, which has themes of Trading Thames, Destination Thames and Natural Thames. The priorities for action are safety, Net Zero transition, resilience, technological changes, access and inclusion.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the PLA at a time of growth and transformation, with the Vision setting a clear path for future development.
The role
You will be responsible for providing support and assistance to the Head of Estates to enable the smooth running of the PLA’s property portfolio and landholdings. You will be undertaking site inspections, preparing capital and rental valuations and negotiating lease and licence terms with the PLA’s varied customer base
This role will enable you to develop a solid career base in property surveying. This is an excellent opportunity to gain mentorship and guidance towards achieving Chartered Status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), that will underpin your practical knowledge.
For Graduates that do not hold a degree qualification recognised by the RICS, the PLA will commit to fund and support the successful candidate with the opportunity to undertake a relevant property related Master’s degree course in Real Estate or similar.
A little bit about you
- Educated to degree level in Real Estate, Business Management or similar.
- An active interest in becoming a Chartered Surveyor
- An enthusiastic and driven attitude to succeed
- Good organisational skills and proven ability to manage time effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated both verbally and in writing
- Willing to learn and take advice
For further information or an informal discussion contact; Ben Fanning (Head of Estates) on 01474 562388.
Benefits package
- 28 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme