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Miller Commercial recognises that its success has depended – and will continue to depend – on the quality of the people it recruits. The ability to work well in a team and perform to the highest professional standard at all times is essential for every position in the business.

We are always pleased to receive approaches from talented people.   For current vacancies, work experience or for a graduate placement, please contact June Shields, Practice Manager, on 01872 247003 / email js@miller-commercial.co.uk. 

We are a very sociable company with regular drinks after work on a Friday, curry nights, bowling, wine tasting and beach barbecues.  It is a fun and dynamic environment to work in full of passionate and dedicated staff.  The video (courtesy of South West Sky visions) above is of our staff out on ‘Spirit of Falmouth’ which is Turn To Starboard’s flagship 91-foot wooden gaff rigged tall ship, used for sail training for Armed Forces who have been affected by military operations.  We are proud sponsors of Truro Rugby Club and every year we gather there with colleagues, clients and other professional firms to enjoy a game with a few beers!

Why Choose Miller Commercial

Miller Commercial is a dynamic forward thinking company of Specialist Business Property Consultants which is constantly evolving and developing. The Company has grown fourfold over the last 25 years and is always striving to improve the levels of service and professionalism that is provided to its clients.

This growth has been achieved through investing in high quality, professionally qualified experts supported by an active graduate recruitment programme. Structured training and assisted lifelong learning has enabled our team to develop as people and offer high levels of expertise and service to our clients.

There are many team events throughout the year which enable the company to retain its historic family feel and help new people to integrate within the company.  We are a very sociable company with regular drinks after work on a Friday, curry nights, bowling, wine tasting and beach barbecues.  Staff have recently enjoyed a sports massage here at the office and as well as the traditional CPD subjects we also had a photography workshop.  It is a fun and dynamic environment to work in full of passionate and dedicated staff.

Many of the existing team members have relocated from elsewhere in the UK and enjoy the benefits of living in one of Country’s iconic locations. In between their working hours they are often spotted riding a wave on the north Cornish coast, enjoying the sailing waters of Carrick Roads or Helford River, walking or riding on the rugged paths of Bodmin Moor or the stunning Cornish Coastal path. Occasionally they can be found enjoying fine food in idyllic locations or even enjoying some of the quality, locally produced ale.

Come and talk to us to see how we can redress your work life balance, not just for a week or two each year, but all year around!

Graduates

Miller Commercial are committed to contributing to the training of graduate surveyors who leave University with preferably a RICS recognised degree (but even with a non-cognate degree for those dedicated to a career in commercial property) and wishing to complete the requirements of the RICS and qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.

Miller Commercial have achieved Approved Employers status from the RICS following approval of the firm’s Structured Training Agreement.

This means that we advise potential candidates which competencies we can help them to develop and how. Each candidate enters into their own Structured Training Programme which sets out what they can expect from us, what we expect from them and when. It also confirms that we have the will, the means and the intention of getting people qualified in accordance with the RICS Guides.

Furthermore, Brian Botting, one of the firm’s Partners, was an APC Assessor for over 25 years and thus is uniquely positioned to provide invaluable advice to a candidate.  View our video of Brian talking to Jonny Bright about his journey with Miller Commercial from non cognate graduate to Chartered Surveyor https://youtu.be/eWDCTawNVm0 

Commercial Agency Surveyor - Plymouth

Background: Listers Property Consultants Ltd is a Plymouth based commercial property agency specialist wholly owned by Miller Commercial LLP. The two organisations work closely together and provide advice across Devon and Cornwall and the wider South West. The group is active in the fields of commercial agency, business transfer including licenced and leisure premises, property management, professional services and building surveying.

Role Summary: To assist in the delivery of all aspects of a market leading property agency service across Plymouth and Devon in accordance with the firm’s contractual obligations to its clients.

Location: The role is Plymouth based and will involve travel across Devon and East Cornwall.

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Agency – Miller Commercial

 

Key Responsibilities & Attributes: Market a diverse portfolio of commercial property with a high degree of autonomy, but delivered within contractual and statutory requirements, efficiently and effectively to maximise returns for our clients and profitability for the group.

To ensure that both the policies of the Listers/Miller Commercial Group and requirements of the RICS are consistently delivered.

Understanding of commercial property agency practices, ensuring proactive and effective marketing of our clients’ assets, together with lease and sale negotiation, clear concise communication to our clients, and applicants, to effect the leasing and/or sale of our instructions.

To have complete IT literacy, with particular emphasis on the use and manipulation of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, within which you should be able to produce, programme or modify spreadsheets. Our database is run on Caldes, a bespoke property agency package.

Have or obtain a thorough understanding of commercial leases and property/agency legislation and practice.

Liaise in a timely manner with clients and colleagues in the management of leasehold and freehold agency instructions and be able to work with other departments in the business to be able to provide reasoned advice and basic leasehold and freehold market appraisals for our clients.

To be responsible for conducting viewings at premises and meeting clients and applicants and demonstrate the inter-personal skills required to create effective business and professional relationships.

To carry out property inspections in line with current RICS guidelines and understand how different types of property need to be measured.

To undertake rental and capital valuations and prepare client reports for marketing purposes.

To be able to manage a busy diary of inspections, viewings and market appraisals efficiently

To receive enquires from tenants, clients, colleagues and other stakeholders concerning the portfolio and deal with those enquiries and issues in a professional and timely manner.

Attend in-house training/CPD events as may be organised from time to time.

Work in conjunction with colleagues towards achieving personal and team targets in accordance with the company’s performance management system.

Assist with business development by, for example, attending business networking functions which may include out of hours activities and to develop your professional network throughout the region.

To work at a standard expected of a firm of Chartered Surveyors.

Any other activity that may reasonably be required by the Partners from time to time.

Contact June Shields, Practice Manager on ‘Apply Now’.

Apply Now

We are always looking for exceptional people to join our team; whether you are Chartered, doing your MSc Real Estate, your APC or if you have a proven knowledge and experience in the commercial property industry.  If you don’t see a suitable role above but would like to be considered for any future roles, send your details to our Practice Manager June Shields js@miller-commercial.co.uk.  We are an expanding business so that perfect role just for you may come up!

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