Service Charge Consultant

**Service Charge Consultant**

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems. But with peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

The Real Estate Division incorporates the UK’s leading service charge consultancy in the office, retail, leisure and industrial sectors.

The Real Estate Division sits within Technical and Real Estate (TRE). The Real Estate division offers a range of consultancy services embracing not only service charge consultancy but also transaction management, insurance management, security consultancy, supply chain management, service charge audits and property management.

This is a challenging role with an opportunity to be part of the divisional growth and therefore requires an ambitious and highly motivated individual who is capable of working both on his/her own initiative or in a team.

**How will you be the change?**:
We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way.

And as a Service Charge Consultant with Bellrock's Real Estate division, you’ll do it by
- Reviewing service charge costs and assessing recovery based upon lease provisions.
- Reviewing service provisions at buildings and liaising with Landlords and / or the agents.
- The assessment of Landlord’s proposals to undertake capital works on major building fabric projects.
- Assessment and advice on repairing obligations, cost recoverability and other lease provisions.
- Negotiating with Landlords and / or their consultants in relation to service charge cost recovery, lease compliance and RICS Professional Statement compliance.
- Reviewing service contracts, assessing service standards and advising on costs.
- Attending negotiations with Landlords or their agents and Tenant / Client meetings.
- Reviewing service charge cost recoveries, budgets and certificates.
- Developing a thorough knowledge of service charge consultancy, the RICS Professional Statement and relevant legal cases in order to advise both Landlords and Tenants on management, lease compliant, contract compliant and service charge recoverability.
- An awareness of property/service charge accounting.
- Analytical, and an ability to interpret cost information.
- Some expert witness/ADR experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

**What does it take?**

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Service Charge Consultant, you’ll need
- Due to the contentious nature of service charge consultancy, the successful applicant must be capable of engaging with senior management, technical experts, lawyers and accountants.
- The successful applicant will be expected to be able to lead commissions and work as part of a team, direct and manage technical experts and other advisors as part of a commission. The role will be client facing and may involve management reporting to other parts of the Technical and Real Estate division or indeed the wider Group.
- The successful applicant with be required to attend meetings throughout mainland UK (in London and other provincial centres) and possibly in Ireland.
- It is expected that the successful applicant will be a Chartered Surveyor (General Practice or Building Surveyor) with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience.
- This is a challenging, varied and interesting role which will enable a technically qualified and capable individual to expand their management experience and negotiation skills. There is a real opportunity for the successful applicant to play a meaningful part in the development of the Division.

**Working arrangements**

**What can we offer you?**

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

LifeWorks employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work and Techscheme

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

MotorSave Scheme

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