About Gerald Eve LLP Gerald Eve provides property consultancy services to investors, occupiers and developers. We operate a national network of nine offices and an International Alliance, with partner firms covering 20 European countries and all major US markets. Our specialist sectors include industrial and logistics, alternative markets, the London office market, public sector and corporate real estate services.
Gerald Eve's partners take pride in their reputation as leading experts and our highly regarded sector specialist teams continue to attract the best talent in the market. We offer comprehensive property advice to public and private sector clients, which includes over 40 of the FTSE100 and some of the largest property portfolios in the UK. Clients benefit from long-term trusted advisor relationships, with client teams providing advice across the full spectrum of property services.
What sets us apart from our competitors is the way in which we value our people, our size and open plan workspace which supports collaborative working. Gerald Eve thrives as a privately-owned partnership and the "we are all in this together" approach is respected across the business. Our values define our culture: Trust and Integrity, Respect, Friendliness and Excellence. We are a previous Times 100 Best Employer and Estates Gazette Employer of the Year 2018. Our Diversity approach is central to the business, championed by our Senior Partner, Simon Prichard, who is currently Chair of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK and Ireland Board.
What is it like to work at Gerald Eve? Most new joiners to Gerald Eve remark on the friendly welcome they receive from colleagues. In 2018, we won the Vitality Healthiest Workplace in the UK award (mid-sized firm) and we encourage healthy eating and mental wellbeing across the business.
We are a responsible business and recognise that our staff often benefit from flexible, agile working arrangements, something we are open to exploring with candidates.
Job Description To undertake a wide range of lease consultancy work including rent reviews and lease renewals for the landlords and tenants in order to produce the best possible result for the client. (The successful individual will be encouraged to develop their commercial awareness and interpersonal ability in order to pursue business development opportunities).
Main responsibilities To assist with development of the lease consultancy business with investors, funds and occupiers. Negotiation of rent reviews, lease renewals and regears on behalf of landlords and tenants. To carry out property inspections, conduct negotiations and where required prepare third party submissions. To use strong research and analytical skills to identify and interpret market rental evidence. To use good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a busy and developing caseload. To be a strong and effective negotiator on the client's behalf, to develop effective and long lasting relationships with our clients, using exceptional rapport building, questioning and summarising skills. To develop and maintain a strong network of internal and external contacts and to use these contacts in order to further develop business for Gerald Eve. About you MRICS qualified Technical knowledge including relevant legislation and case law Technical knowledge in valuing a range of property types Commercially aware Strong negotiation skills Ability to work on own initiative whilst being an excellent team player Proven IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office. Well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships. Proactive, flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service. Full driving licence Salary and benefits Salary: competitive based on market and professional experience 26 days' holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays and extra days at Christmas and New Year Pension – We match your contributions up to 8% (after initial probationary period) 26 weeks full maternity pay 6 weeks full paternity pay Private Medical Insurance with Vitality 1 paid volunteering day per year to help give back to our local communities Performance related staff profit share scheme Wellbeing allowance which can be used for either physical or mental wellbeing activities Critical Illness Cover - Employee paid scheme offered at a competitive rate through Aviva Dental Insurance (self-funded) - access to employee-paid dental care at competitive rates Interest Free Season Ticket Loan Interest Free Rental Deposit Loan Group income protection scheme Alongside our competitive compensation and benefits package we offer all our staff the ongoing opportunities to learn and develop, through in-house CPD sessions, further education support as well as internal and external training programmes. Gerald Eve encourage pro-bono work and volunteering as well as regular social and sporting activities to engage with all your colleagues.
Your progression will be supported and guided by managers and mentors using a transparent framework so you can clearly see what you need to do to get to where you want to be.
Working hours Our hybrid working policy outlines staff to be in the office for 3 days per week, with 2 days working from home. We also offer great flexibility around our core hours, which are from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. You can choose to start and end your day around these hours, provided you still do your 7.25 hours per day (e.g. 8.00 am – 4.30pm, 10.00 am – 6.30 pm). There is no requirement for this to be the same each day, but you are required to keep your manager informed. This position also involves out of hours working on an 'as necessary' basis. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone; this can be discussed during the application process or upon commencement.