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. 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 sits within Technical and Real Estate whereby technical incorporates traditional building consultancy with the Head of Building Consultancy also based in the Bristol office.

This position is based in the Bristol office which deals with the corporate office sector and undertakes service charge consultancy for both Landlords and Tenants. The client base is predominantly blue-chip corporate. There are currently 16 people based in the Bristol office with plans for continued growth in revenue and expansion of service offering. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of that 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 - every role plays a part in driving us further and everyone can be the change. That’s how we deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way.

And as a Service Charge Consultant with Bellrock, you’ll do it by
- The successful applicant will be expected to be able to lead commissions and work as part of a team. 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 occasionally in Ireland.
- It is expected that the successful applicant will be a Chartered Building Surveyor or Chartered General Practice Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience.

**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

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

**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)

Life cover

LifeWorks employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work and Techscheme

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Committed to paying real living wage

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

Car Allowance

**Helping you to shine**

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives, that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices, where everyone feels welcome, included and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working and support for your wellbeing, as well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

**Ready to start shining?**

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. You can go far in your career with us behind you and our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.